Careers in Psychology
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Careers in Psychology (Obj. 1.1 and 1.2) - Rubric Total 110 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Major/Career Path and
Qualifications
Identify the major or career
path that you are pursuing
and describe the
qualifications needed for
this position.
0 points
The worksheet omits or
incompletely identifies the
major or career path the
student is pursuing and
describes the qualifications
needed for the position.
The worksheet does not
demonstrate
understanding of the topic.
21.45 points
The worksheet
inadequately identifies the
major or career path the
student is pursuing and
describes the qualifications
needed for the position.
The worksheet
demonstrates a poor
understanding of the topic.
24.75 points
The worksheet adequately
identifies the major or
career path the student is
pursuing and describes the
qualifications needed for
the position. The
worksheet demonstrates a
basic understanding of the
topic.
28.05 points
The worksheet clearly
identifies the major or
career path the student is
pursuing and describes the
qualifications needed for
the position. The
worksheet demonstrates
an understanding that
extends beyond the
surface of the topic.
33 points
The worksheet expertly
identifies the major or
career path the student is
pursuing and describes the
qualifications needed for
the position. The
worksheet demonstrates
an exceptional
understanding of the topic.
Subfield
Choose a psychology
subfield and describe it.
Explain how this subfield
fits into your future major
or career path.
0 points
The worksheet omits or
incompletely describes a
psychology subfield and
explains how this subfield
fits into the student’s
future major or career
path. The worksheet does
not demonstrate
understanding of the topic.
21.45 points
The worksheet
inadequately describes a
psychology subfield and
explains how this subfield
fits into the student’s
future major or career
path. The worksheet
demonstrates a poor
understanding of the topic.
24.75 points
The worksheet adequately
describes a psychology
subfield and explains how
this subfield fits into the
student’s future major or
career path. The worksheet
demonstrates a basic
understanding of the topic.
28.05 points
The worksheet clearly
describes a psychology
subfield and explains how
this subfield fits into the
student’s future major or
career path. The worksheet
demonstrates an
understanding that
extends beyond the
surface of the topic.
33 points
The worksheet expertly
describes a psychology
subfield and explains how
this subfield fits into the
student’s future major or
career path. The worksheet
demonstrates an
exceptional understanding
of the topic.
Additional Subfield
Choose an additional
psychology subfield and
describe it. Explain how
this subfield fits into your
future major or career
path.
0 points
The worksheet omits or
incompletely describes an
additional psychology
subfield and explains how
this subfield fits into the
student’s future major or
career path. The worksheet
does not demonstrate
understanding of the topic.
21.45 points
The worksheet
inadequately describes an
additional psychology
subfield and explains how
this subfield fits into the
student’s future major or
career path. The worksheet
demonstrates a poor
understanding of the topic.
24.75 points
The worksheet adequately
describes an additional
psychology subfield and
explains how this subfield
fits into the student’s
future major or career
path. The worksheet
demonstrates a basic
understanding of the topic.
28.05 points
The worksheet clearly
describes an additional
psychology subfield and
explains how this subfield
fits into the student’s
future major or career
path. The worksheet
demonstrates an
understanding that
extends beyond the
surface of the topic.
33 points
The worksheet expertly
describes an additional
psychology subfield and
explains how this subfield
fits into the student’s
future major or career
path. The worksheet
demonstrates an
exceptional understanding
of the topic.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
3.58 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
4.13 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
4.68 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
5.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
3.58 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
4.13 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
4.68 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
5.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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