Grading Rubric for

Individual Paper:
Down Syndrome

Content / Development
5 Points
Points Earned
5/5
Health Issues
Special Needs
Treatment or Goal Plan
Social Worker Role

Key elements covered well. Great Job
identifying service delivery needs and
roles and responsibilities of the Social
Worker.

Logical organization of thoughts, ideas and
structure
2 Points

Points Earned
2/2
Major points are stated clearly; are supported
by specific details, examples, or analysis; and
are organized logically.

Provided adequate details. Organized
logically and flowed well.
The introduction provides sufficient
background on the topic and previews major
points.
Appropriate for this assignment.
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body
of the paper, and reviews the major points.
Appropriate for this assignment.
Spelling, Grammar, APA format, etc
3 Points
Points Earned
3/3
The paper, including the title page and
references, follows APA standards for format.
Appropriate for assignment

The paper is laid out with effective use of
headings, font styles, and white space.
Readability is good overall.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are
followed.
Yes
Spelling is correct. Yes
Total
10 Points
Total
10/10 Points