| Formatting |
All references are formatted in perfect APA style, including correct use of italics, punctuation, and capitalization. |
Most references are formatted in APA style with minor errors in italics, punctuation, or capitalization. |
Some references are formatted in APA style, but there are several errors in italics, punctuation, or capitalization. |
References are not formatted in APA style, with numerous errors in italics, punctuation, and capitalization. |
| Accuracy of Information |
All references are accurate, with active links/URLs that lead directly to the source. |
Most references are accurate, with active links/URLs; a few may lead to incorrect or inactive sources. |
Some references are inaccurate, with several links/URLs leading to incorrect or inactive sources. |
Many references are inaccurate, with most links/URLs leading to incorrect or inactive sources. |
| Completeness |
All required references are included, with no missing information. |
Most required references are included, with minor missing information. |
Some required references are missing, with noticeable missing information. |
Many required references are missing, with significant missing information. |
| Variety of Sources |
A wide variety of sources are used, including books, articles, and credible websites. |
A good variety of sources are used, but some types may be overrepresented. |
Limited variety of sources are used, with overreliance on one type. |
Very limited variety of sources, with little to no diversity in types. |
