Weight Category 5 4 2 1 Criteria Introduction paragraph Introduction accurately reflects paper content (summary) Relevant facts and information Data Presentation support paper. No more than 10% direct quotes. Students develop and discuss 60% Discussion / Analysis data, facts, and findings to support main points Use of subject/course Use of Terminology terminology correctly Overall conclusions drawn from Conclusions discussion and emphasizes main points APA style followed Title page, Format References, Margins, Font, Double-spaced 10% Correct spelling, grammar, and Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation sentence structure; generally error free 2-3 sources researched to Research Quality support the topic and fully develop points Meets course/paper objectives, 30% Relevance to Topic shows mastery of subject