Psychology Topic 7 Assignment

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Replicability 10 points

Criteria Description

Answer the questions related to the replicability. Is the study replicable? (Was it

actually replicated — if not, could you replicate it?) What is the evidence for its

replicability? If the study is outdated, include how the study relates to a modern media

claim and how it would be altered to replicate it today.

5. Target 10 points

Analysis expertly answers the questions related to replicability. The included

information, if the study is outdated, is comprehensive and insightful with relevant

evidence to support claims. Analysis demonstrates an exceptional understanding of

the topic.

4. Acceptable 8.5 points

Analysis clearly answers the questions related to replicability. The included

information, if the study is outdated, is strong with sound analysis and some

evidence to support claims. Analysis demonstrates an understanding that extends

beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 7.5 points

Analysis adequately answers the questions related to replicability. The included

information, if the study was outdated, is limited and lacks some evidence to

support claims. Analysis demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 6.5 points

Analysis inadequately answers the questions related to replicability. The included

information, if the study was outdated, is weak and missing evidence to support

claims. Analysis demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Analysis omits or incompletely answers the questions related to replicability.

Analysis does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Generalization vs Theory-Testing Mode 15 points

Criteria Description

Answer the question: Is the study in generalization mode or theory-testing mode? Then

explain how this affects the types of validities prioritized.

5. Target 15 points

Analysis expertly adequately answers the question: Is the study in generalization

mode or theory-testing mode, and the explanation on how it affects the types of

validities prioritized is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to

support claims.

4. Acceptable 12.75 points

Analysis clearly answers the question: Is the study in generalization mode or theory-

testing mode, and the explanation on how it affects the types of validities

prioritized is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims.

3. Approaching 11.25 points

Analysis adequately answers the question: Is the study in generalization mode or

theory-testing mode, but the explanation on how it affects the types of validities

prioritized is limited and lacks some evidence to support claims.

2. Insufficient 9.75 points

Analysis inadequately answers the question: Is the study in generalization or

theory-testing mode and the explanation on how it affects the types of validities

prioritized is weak and missing evidence to support claims.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Analysis omits or incompletely answers if the study is in generalization or theory-

testing mode and how that affects the type of validities prioritized.

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Application of Study 15 points

Criteria Description

Explain how the study is important in the real world and how it advanced research.

Include, two additional scholarly and peer-reviewed articles that extend the research.

Summarize the articles and explain how the research was replicated and extended.

5. Target 15 points

Analysis expertly explains how the study is important in the real world and how it

advanced research. Two additional articles that extend the research are included,

and the summaries explaining how the research was replicated and extended are

comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims for both

articles. The summaries demonstrate an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 12.75 points

Analysis clearly explains how the study is important in the real world and how it

advanced research. Two additional articles that extend the research are included,

and the summaries explaining how the research was replicated and extended are

strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims for both articles.

The summaries demonstrate an understanding that extends beyond the surface of

the topic.

3. Approaching 11.25 points

Analysis adequately explains how the study is important in the real world and how

it advanced research. Two additional articles that extend the research are included,

but the summaries explaining how the research was replicated and extended are

limited and lacks some evidence to support claims. Or only one article was

included, but the summary demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 9.75 points

Analysis inadequately explains how the study is important in the real world and

how it advanced research. Two additional articles that extend the research are

included, but the summary explaining how the research was replicated and

extended are weak and missing evidence to support claims for one or both articles.

Or only one article was included, and the summary demonstrates a poor

understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Analysis omits or incompletely explains how the study is important in the real world

and how it advanced research. Two additional articles, including a summary for how

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the research was replicated or extended is missing. Analysis does not demonstrate

understanding of the topic.

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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 2.5 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target 2.5 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly

directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable 2.13 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the

appropriate audience is demonstrated.

3. Approaching 1.88 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 1.63 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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Evidence 2.5 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers

other perspectives.

5. Target 2.5 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are

clearly considered.

4. Acceptable 2.13 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

3. Approaching 1.88 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or

integration of other perspectives is present.

2. Insufficient 1.63 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 2.5 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence

structure, etc.

5. Target 2.5 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 2.13 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 1.88 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 1.63 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 2.5 points

Criteria Description

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.

5. Target 2.5 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

4. Acceptable 2.13 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching 1.88 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious

errors.

2. Insufficient 1.63 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 50 points

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