Psychology Topic 3 Assignment
Benchmark - Research Disasters Structure - Rubric
Background on the Disaster 18 points
Criteria Description
Background on the disaster, including what occurred, when, and the demographic
characteristics of those affected.
5. Target 18 points
Background on the disaster is insightful. Provides well-researched references to
support what occurred, when the disaster was, and the demographic characteristics
of those affected by the disaster.
4. Acceptable 15.3 points
Background on the disaster is present. Connections made between what occurred,
when the disaster was, and the demographic characteristics of those affected with
evidence of incorporating one's own research.
3. Approaching 13.5 points
Basic competence and completion of the disaster background is present. Described
what occurred, when the disaster was, and the demographic characteristics of
those affected by the disaster.
2. Insufficient 11.7 points
Background on the disaster is vague or missing. Does not adequately demonstrate
what occurred, when the disaster was, or the demographic characteristics of those
affected by the disaster.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Background on the disaster is absent. Does not demonstrate what occurred, when
the disaster was, or the demographic characteristics of those affected by the
disaster.
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Consequences of the Disaster 18 points
Criteria Description
Consequences of the disaster, including how the demographics of those involved
placed them at risk.
5. Target 18 points
Consequences of the disaster are insightful and well-researched. Provides
references to support why the demographics of those involved placed them at risk.
4. Acceptable 15.3 points
Consequences of the disaster are clear and concise. Makes connections to the
demographics of those involved and why that placed them at risk.
3. Approaching 13.5 points
Consequences of the disaster are clear. Basic description of how the demographics
of those involved placed them at risk.
2. Insufficient 11.7 points
Consequences of the disaster are vague or missing. Does not develop how the
demographics of those involved placed them at risk.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Consequences of the disaster are absent. Does not include how the demographics
of those involved placed them at risk.
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Ethical/Legal Issues Involved in the Disaster (B) 18 points
Criteria Description
Ethical/legal issues involved in the disaster. (C3.7)
5. Target 18 points
Provides well-researched references to support the ethical/legal issues involved in
the disaster.
4. Acceptable 15.3 points
Provides relevant examples of ethical/legal issues involved in the disaster.
3. Approaching 13.5 points
Explanation of the ethical/legal issues involved in the disaster is clear.
2. Insufficient 11.7 points
Explanation of the ethical/legal issues involved in the disaster is inconsistent or
vague.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Does not explain the ethical/legal issues involved in the disaster.
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Modern-Day Research Ethics Procedures and/or Practices 18 points
Criteria Description
Modern-day research ethics procedures and/or practices that were informed by the
disaster.
5. Target 18 points
Description of modern-day research ethics procedures and/or practices that were
informed by the disaster is well-researched and supported by referenced examples.
4. Acceptable 15.3 points
Provides some references that support the description of modern-day research
ethics procedures and/or practices that were informed by the disaster.
3. Approaching 13.5 points
Clear description of modern-day research ethics procedures and/or practices that
were informed by the disaster.
2. Insufficient 11.7 points
Description of modern-day research ethics procedures and/or practices that were
informed by the disaster is vague or inconsistent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Does not describe any modern-day research ethics procedures and/or practices
that were informed by the disaster.
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Thesis Development and Purpose 4.5 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target 4.5 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly
directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable 3.82 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the
appropriate audience is demonstrated.
3. Approaching 3.38 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally
weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
2. Insufficient 2.93 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little
awareness of the intended audience.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate
audience is evident.
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Development, Structure, and Conclusion 4.5 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves
from development.
5. Target 4.5 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression
of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the
development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable 3.82 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on
each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
3. Approaching 3.38 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic
and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient 2.93 points
Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the overall development of the purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
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Evidence 3.6 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers
other perspectives.
5. Target 3.6 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are
clearly considered.
4. Acceptable 3.06 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
3. Approaching 2.7 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or
integration of other perspectives is present.
2. Insufficient 2.34 points
Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is
superficial or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective of the writer.
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Mechanics of Writing 3.6 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target 3.6 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 3.06 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching 2.7 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 2.34 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language
choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
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Format/Documentation 1.8 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, for college, subject, and level; documents sources
using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment
and discipline.
5. Target 1.8 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 1.53 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching 1.35 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
2. Insufficient 1.17 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors
in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total 90 points
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