1: Provides Evidence of Social Psychology's Historic Link to Psychology and Sociology   ( Evidence of social psychology's historic link to psychology and sociology is either missing or is not evident to the reader. Evidence is thoroughly described and includes a discussion of all required elements).
2: Identifies Significant Researchers in the Field of Social Psychology and Gives the Major Contribution of Each ( People who made significant contributions to the field of social psychology and the contribution of each are present and thoroughly described with details that demonstrate a deep understanding of course material ).
3: Organization and Effectiveness:
Thesis Development and Purpose  (  Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement of the paper makes the purpose clear ).
4: Argument, logic and construction   ( Clear and convincing arguements that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative ).
5: Mechanics of writing: (includes spelling,         ( Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English).
punctuation, grammar and language use ).
6: Format:
Paper format, Use of appropriate style for           ( Appropriate template is fully used. All format element are correct ).
the major and assignment
7: Research citations, in-text citations for                   In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct.  
paraphrasing and direct quotes and                           The documentation of cited sources is free of errors.
reference page listing and formatting
as appropriate to assignment and
style.