Research
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PT003: Research Evaluate how research informs psychological theories to promote social change in communities or in society at-large
Assessment Rubric
Rubric Criteria 0
Not Present 1
Needs Improvement 2
Meets Expectations
Module 1: How Research Informs Theory
Part 1: Introduction: Theory and Topic Selection
LO1.1: Evaluate theories based on the topic selected
Response is not present. Assessment is vague and unclear, and it does not include an evaluation of both theories selected and their appropriateness for the topic selected.
Assessment includes an evaluation of both theories selected and their appropriateness for the topic selected.
LO1.2: Compare theories related to the topic selected
Response is not present. Assessment is vague and unclear, and it does not include a comparison of theories related to the topic selected.
Assessment includes a comparison of theories related to the topic selected.
LO1.3: Evaluate theories to better understand the topic selected
Response is not present. Assessment is vague and unclear as to which theory provides a better understanding of the topic selected.
Assessment includes an argument as to which theory provides a better understanding of the topic selected.
LO 1.4: Analyze how psychological research grounded in theories helped your understanding of the topic selected
Response is not present. Assessment is vague and unclear, and it does not include an explanation of how psychological research grounded in the two theories and lacks a clear
Assessment includes an explanation of how psychological research grounded in the two theories helped to better understand
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Rubric Criteria 0
Not Present 1
Needs Improvement 2
Meets Expectations
understanding of the characteristics of the topic.
the characteristics of the topic.
Module 2: Psychological Theories
Part 2: Psychological Theories
LO 2.1: Explain the origins and development of the topic selected
Response is not present. Assessment is vague and unclear, and it does not include a thorough explanation of the origins and development of the topic selected.
Assessment includes an explanation of the origins and development of the topic selected.
LO 2.2: Explain how each theory is used to develop strategies or programs to benefit human development relevant to the topic selected
Response is not present. Assessment is vague and unclear, and it does not provide an explanation as to how each theory is used to develop strategies or programs to benefit human development relevant to the topic selected.
Assessment includes an explanation as to how each theory is used to develop strategies or programs to benefit human development relevant to the topic selected.
LO 2.3: Explain how each theory addresses the cultural differences or diversity considerations relevant to the topic selected
Response is not present. Assessment is vague and unclear, and it does not provide an explanation as to how each theory addresses the cultural differences or diversity considerations relevant to the topic selected.
Assessment includes an explanation as to how each theory addresses the cultural differences or diversity considerations relevant to the topic selected.
LO 2.4: Explain how the theories you chose meet the characteristics of a good theory relevant to the topic selected
Response is not present. Assessment is vague and unclear, and it does not provide an explanation as to how the theories meet the
Assessment includes an explanation as to how the theories meet the characteristics of a good
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Rubric Criteria 0
Not Present 1
Needs Improvement 2
Meets Expectations
characteristics of a good theory relevant to the topic selected. Justification is vague and unclear and includes some evidence from resources.
theory relevant to your chosen topic. Also, includes justification to the explanation with evidence from resources.
Module 3: Research and Social Change
Part 3: Research and Social Change
LO 3.1: Explain how the research related to your topic can be used to promote positive social change
Response is not present. Assessment is vague and unclear, and it does not include a thorough explanation of how the research related to the topic can be used to promote positive social change.
Assessment includes an explanation of how the research related to the topic can be used to promote positive social change.
LO 3.2: Explain how research fits into your personal vision as an agent for positive social change
Response is not present. Assessment is vague and unclear, and it does not include a thorough explanation of how research fits into personal vision as an agent for positive social change.
Assessment includes an explanation of how research fits into personal vision as an agent for positive social change.
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Information Literacy: Apply strategies to evaluate information in order to effectively analyze issues and make decisions.
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Not Present
1
Needs Improvement
2
Meets Expectations
LO1: Identify and locate credible sources.
No sources or noncredible sources are present.
Sources are inconsistently credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic and/or assessment.
Sources are mostly credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic and/or assessment.
LO2: Analyze information sources.
Analysis is not present. Analysis superficially applies aspects of sources that are most relevant to the topic and/or assessment and/or analysis is unclear.
Analysis thoroughly and clearly applies aspects of sources that are most relevant to the topic and/or assessment.
LO3: Synthesize information from multiple, credible sources.
Synthesis is not present. Synthesis demonstrates a vague connection between multiple sources and/or the topic.
Synthesis demonstrates a clear and cohesive connection between multiple sources and/or ideas to support a given topic.
Written Communication: Write with clarity, coherence, and purpose.
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Not Present
1
Needs Improvement
2
Meets Expectations
LO1: Develop clear introduction statements. (AWE 3; essay-level skills)
Introduction statement is not present.
Introduction statement is unclear and/or unfocused.
Introduction statement is well-defined and clearly describes the topic and focus of the response.
LO2: Use transitions to connect ideas. (AWE 3; essay-level skills)
Transitions are not present.
Transitions are used inconsistently or limit reader’s access to ideas.
Writing conveys a cohesive idea through the effective use of transitions.
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LO3: Use appropriate tone and vocabulary for a given audience. (Awe 3; Awareness of audience and discipline)
Vocabulary and tone are inappropriate for the audience.
Vocabulary and tone vary throughout the writing and limit the reader’s access to ideas.
Vocabulary and tone communicate key concepts that are appropriate for the audience.
LO4: Apply APA formatting and style guidelines. (Awe 3 Awareness of audience and discipline and credit to source)
APA formatting and style are not present.
Writing inconsistently uses in-text citations and references. Major errors in APA style impede understanding and/or violate standards for academic integrity.
Writing uses in-text citations appropriately, includes references when applicable, and is formatted according to APA style. Minor errors in APA style do not impede understanding or violate standards for academic integrity.
Mastery Rubric No Yes
Exceeds Expectations: Research
Evaluate how research informs psychological theories to promote social change in communities or in society at- large.
The Assessment is vague and unclear, and it does not provide a thorough evaluation on how research informs psychological theories to promote social change in communities or in society at-large.
The Assessment is clear and concise and provides a thorough evaluation of how research informs psychological theories to promote social change in communities or in society at-large.