Exercise: Identity Development in Adolescence

Exercise Identity using Multiple Subjects

Grading Rubric

Score Total: 50 points

_____ Introduction - select all that apply (2 points)

______ Introduction includes a problem statement (1)

______ Introduction includes a hypothesis in which your expected results are discussed (1)

_____ Explanation of Marcia’s Theory - select all that apply (8 points)

______ Paper includes a listing of the statuses (2)

______ Paper incudes an explanation of the statuses (1-3)

______ Paper includes a description of the age related changes in statuses. (1-3)

_____ Subjects and Methods – select all that apply (6 points)

______ Average age of all participations is given (1)

______ Average age of teenagers is given (1)

______ Average age of emerging adults is given (1)

______ Number of males and females is provided (1)

______ How subjects were recruited and how interview was conducted is covered (1- 2)

_____ Results - Identity Status - select all that apply (12 points)

_____ The correct identity status is listed for each participant (1 point per participant, 4)

_____ The identity status is correctly explained for each participant (2 pts per participant, 8)

_____ Results - Developmental Differences – select all that apply (6 points)

_____ Paper includes a statement indicating that there was a difference or no difference (2 )

_____ Paper includes evidence to support the statement regarding differences. (1-4)

Discussion – Age Differences (10 points)

_____ If difference: Explanation as to why there was an age difference is provided (1 - 4)

_____ If no differences: Explanation as to why there were no age differences is provided (1–4)

_____ Paper addresses comparison with Marcia’s findings re: age related differences (1 – 6)

_____ Discussion - Practicality of Marcia’s Theory – select all that apply (4 points)

_____ Opinion is stated regarding whether or not Marcia’s theory would aid in a real setting

with teens (2)

_____ If helpful: Example is provided as to how the theory could be used in a real setting (not

required if answer is that is not useful in the real world) (1-2)

_____ If not helpful: Explanation is provided describing why it is not helpful (1-2)

Conclusion – select all that apply (2 points)

_____ Results of the study are summarized in the conclusion (1)

_____ Suggestions regarding future research directions OR how data aids the knowledge in

this content area (1)

_____ Mechanics (-5 points)

_____ The paper is highly organized with paragraphs that are well written, flow logically

(transitions) are without spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. (0)

______ The paper is organized, & paragraphs do flow logically (transitions) but there some

errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. (-2)

_____ The paper is organized, but paragraphs do not flow logically (few transitions) and/or

contain many errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. (-4)

_____ The paper is disorganized with paragraphs that are weakly developed and/or significant

errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation (-5)

_____ APA formatting for citations (-10 points)

______ Paper has both in-text citations and a reference list but done incorrectly (-3 )

______ Paper is missing either the in-text citation OR the reference list (-5)

______ Paper is missing both the in-text citation AND the reference list (-10)