SOCI 201 Observation Study

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

63 points

Advanced 90-100% (A)

Proficient 70-89% (B-C)

Developing 1-69% (< D)

Not present

Content

57 to 63 points

The paper exceeds content requirements:

The assignment is an observation study of current social problem chosen from the list provided in the assignment instructions.

The paper is 6-8 pages long; all topics are clearly addressed, including all parts of the paper.

Information clearly relates to the main topic; paper includes supporting details.

All supportive facts are reported accurately or paraphrased, and appropriately cited using APA guidelines.

44 to 56 points

The paper meets content requirements:

The assignment is an observation study of current social problem chosen from the list provided in the assignment instructions.

The paper is 6-8 pages long; all topics are clearly addressed, including all parts of the paper.

Information clearly relates to the main topic; paper includes supporting details.

All supportive facts are reported accurately or paraphrased, and appropriately cited using APA guidelines.

1 to 43 points

The paper meets some of the content requirements:

The assignment is an observation study of current social problem chosen from the list provided in the assignment instructions.

The paper is 6-8 pages long; all topics are clearly addressed, including all parts of the paper.

Information clearly relates to the main topic; paper includes supporting details.

All supportive facts are reported accurately or paraphrased, and appropriately cited using APA guidelines.

0 points

Not present.

Structure 30%

27 points

Advanced 90-100% (A)

Proficient 70-89% (B-C)

Developing 1-69% (< D)

Not present

Mechanics

24 to 27 points

The paper exceeds structure requirements:

Paper is free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors.

19 to 23 points

The paper meets structure requirements:

Paper is free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors.

1 to 18 points

The paper meets most of the structure requirements:

Paper is free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors.

0 points

Not present.