sociology

Criteria

Fair

Good

Exceptional

Sociological Application

10 Points

Paper provides a very general and often weak analysis of the selected public issue. The paper provides a very basic or less than sufficient evidence to support the thesis of the paper. Paper fails to provide general examples of the experiences related to the public issue. Paper does not incorporate or fails to meet the general requirement of incorporating an appropriate sociological concepts.

15 points

Paper provides a good analysis of public issue. The paper provides some detailed and documented evidence to support the thesis of the paper. Provides general examples public issue. Paper incorporates at least two sociological concepts.

20 Points

Paper provides an exceptional analysis of the selected public issue. The paper provides detailed and documented evidence to support the thesis of the paper. Provides meaningful and useful examples of the public issue. Paper does an excellent job of incorporating all three appropriate sociological concepts.

Thesis Development and Critical Thinking

5 Points

Thesis is fairly clear. Inconsistent support for thesis. Paper weakly organized. Conclusion is acceptable. Arguments are not consistently pertinent, logical or supported. Few key arguments have been made.

7 Points

Thesis is clear and appropriate. Thesis fairly well supported. Paper is fairly well organized. Conclusion follows from the rest of the paper. Arguments are pertinent to the topic. Arguments are fairly logical and reasonably supported. Most key arguments have been made.

10 Points

Thesis is clear, easy to find, and appropriate to the assignment. Thesis is supported by the rest of the paper. Paper contains a "roadmap" for the reader. There is a logical flow to the topics/arguments. Conclusion follows clearly from the arguments presented. Arguments are pertinent to the topic. Arguments are logical, and supported with evidence. The key arguments have been made - no major points have been left out.

Sociological Research

10 Points

Valid sources are inconsistently used. The bibliography is missing some pieces

15 Points

The evidence comes from many valid sources. The bibliography is complete. The evidence used reflects multiple views.

20 Points

The evidence comes from a wide variety of valid sources. The bibliography is complete and reflects the appropriate sources. The evidence used reflects multiple views.

Grammar and Citations

5 Points

Inconsistent Format (MLA or APA). Several grammatical errors. Little evidence of thorough research (sources represent variety and types). Documentation does not demonstrate conscientious application of citing ethics. Little to no evidence of sorting and selecting appropriate material. No evidence of importance of author’s credibility and validity. Research does not offer non-biased, fair research perspective from which a conclusion is drawn. Research information does not go beyond surface information.

7 Points

Fairly Consistent Format (MLA or APA). Few grammatical errors. Some Evidence of thorough research (sources represent variety and types). Documentation demonstrates conscientious application of citing ethics Evidence of sorting and selecting appropriate material. Evidence of importance of author’s credibility and validity. Research offers non-biased, fair research perspective from which a conclusion is drawn. Research information goes beyond surface information.

10 Points

Consistent Format (MLA or APA). No grammatical errors. Evidence of thorough research (sources represent variety and types). Documentation demonstrates conscientious application of citing ethics. Evidence of sorting and selecting appropriate material. Evidence of importance of author’s credibility and validity. Research offers non-biased, fair research perspective from which a conclusion is drawn. Research information goes beyond surface information.