Paragraphs are focused upon a particular point, and there are transitions between paragraphs and between sections of the paper. Presentation is fluent and coherent. Excessive use of quotations is avoided. Sufficient and appropriate source material is used to present an accurate discussion of the topic. Source material is cited to make it clear where the ideas have come from.
Bibliography is accurate and complete.
APA style is correctly used. Complete sentences are used, and run-on sentences are avoided. Vocabulary is mature and words are used accurately. Additional information on this topic can be found in the APA Publication Manual as well as the MLA Handbook. If, in the opinion of both the instructor and the disinterested judge, plagiarism is present, then the student will receive a grade of 0 on the paper.