Due: by 11:59pm EST on Sunday at the end of Unit 5 Prior to writing your course paper in paragraph form, you will create an outline for your
paper. The outline should be organized similarly to the sample outline provided.
Your outline should have an Introduction section, Body section, and Conclusion section.
The Body section should be organized according to themes you will discuss in your
paper. The scholarly sources you are using must be included in the sections in which
you plan to discuss their content.
For additional outline samples, refer to the following site:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/the_writing_process/developing_an_o
utline/types_of_outlines.html
Students: Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write.
PSY101 – Fundamentals of Psychology
Paper Outline Assignment
Evaluation Rubric for Paper Outline Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Development Needed
Proficient Exemplary to Proficient
0 – 35 points 36- 47 points 48 – 53 points 54 – 60 points
Content Subject matter is minimally addressed. Outline format is not used or is minimal.
Subject matter is adequately addressed. Outline is partially completed but lacks thematic organization, sufficient detail, and specific examples. Introduction, Body, and Conclusion sections lack logical organization.
Subject matter is fairly well addressed. Outline is elaborated thematically and specific examples are provided. Introduction, Body, and Conclusion sections are fairly well organized.
Subject matter is thoroughly addressed. Outline is well elaborated according to theme and fully supported with specific examples. Introduction, Body, and Conclusion sections are well organized.
0 – 11 points 12 – 15 points 16 – 17 points 18 – 20 points
Scholarly Sources
One or no scholarly sources are used.
Two scholarly sources are included.
Three scholarly sources are included.
Four scholarly sources are included.
0 – 11 points 12 – 15 points 16 – 17 points 18 – 20 points
Clear and professional writing and format
Errors significantly impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed.
Numerous errors somewhat interfere with professional presentation.
Few errors that do not impede professional presentation.
Writing and format is clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free.
Note: Failure to incorporate feedback from the paper resources assignment will result in up to a 10-point grade deduction on this assignment. Grade: __________________ Student did incorporate feedback did not incorporate feedback (- ____ points) Revised Grade: _______________