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Content and Organization
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All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way:
- Define the term “test.”
- Describe the major categories of tests and identify the major uses and users of these tests.
- Compare and contrast the concepts of reliability and validity, and discuss how they impact the field of psychological testing.
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The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.
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The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.
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The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.
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Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically:
- Definition of “test” includes an overview of the five perspectives of psychological testing.
- Identification and description of the four major categories of psychological tests.
- Identification and description of the four major uses and users of psychological tests.
- Definitions of reliability and validity as these concepts are used in psychological testing.
- Correct distinction between reliability and validity.
- Identification and description of the different types of reliability and validity.
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The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
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The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.
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Readability and Style
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Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
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The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
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Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
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Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.
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Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
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Mechanics
15 Percent
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The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.
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Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.
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The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.
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Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
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Spelling is correct.
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