Psy 244
Grading Rubric for Child Observation Assignment
1. Descriptions
2. Links with course
materials
(applies only to
second child
observation paper)
3. Style
Score: _______
Excellent
The student describes the
child, the conditions of
observation, the child’s
developmental skills or
behaviors (in two or more
areas), and how
interactions with others
might contribute to these
skills of behaviors. The
description is
exceptionally clear and
insightful.
Very Good
The student describes the
child, the conditions of
observation, the child’s
developmental skills or
behaviors (in two or more
areas), and how
interactions with others
might contribute to these
skills of behaviors. The
description is generally
clear and insightful.
The student demonstrates
remarkable understanding
of and insight into course
materials. He/she
flawlessly integrates
description with linkages
to course materials,
drawing upon no fewer
than three relevant
concepts.
The paper contains no (or
very few) errors in
spelling, word choice,
punctuation, or sentence
structure. The style and
organization are
exceptionally clear.
The student demonstrates
very good understanding
of and insight into course
materials. He/she
competently integrates
description with linkages
to course materials,
drawing upon no fewer
than three relevant
concepts.
The paper contains very
few errors in spelling,
word choice, punctuation,
or sentence structure. The
style and organization are
clear.
Good
The student describes the
child, the conditions of
observation, the child’s
developmental skills or
behaviors (in two or more
areas), and how
interactions with others
might contribute to these
skills of behaviors. The
description is generally
clear, but does not
demonstrate particular
insight.
The student generally
demonstrates good
understanding of and
insight into course
materials. He/she draws
upon some relevant
concepts, though not
always the most
appropriate ones.
Needs Improvement
The student fails to meet
one or more of the
criteria outlined in the
assignment handout.
Otherwise, the
description is generally
clear, but not particularly
insightful.
Poor
The student fails to meet
more than one of the
criteria outlined in the
assignment handout. The
description is generally
unclear and not
particularly insightful.
The student demonstrates
shallow understanding of
and insight into course
materials. He/she makes
on sporadic reference to
relevant concepts and
often not the most
appropriate ones.
The student demonstrates
little understanding of
and insight into course
materials. He/she makes
only vague and often
incorrect reference to
course concepts.
The paper contains a few
errors in spelling, word
choice, punctuation, or
sentence structure. The
style and organization are
generally clear, with some
lapses.
The paper contains
multiple errors in spelling,
word choice, punctuation,
or sentence structure. The
style and organization do
not meet college-level
standards.
The paper contains
extensive errors in
spelling, word choice,
punctuation, or sentence
structure. The style and
organization do not meet
college-level standards.