Psychology Topic 8 Assignment
Grieving Age and Type of Death - Rubric
Grief 22.5 points
Criteria Description
Discuss the meaning of grief and typical grief responses for the selected type of grief,
including discussing if there is a specific timeline for grief.
5. Target 22.5 points
Essay expertly describes the meaning of grief and typical grief responses for the
selected type of grief, including discussing if there is a specific timeline for grief, and
the discussion is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support
claims.
4. Acceptable 19.13 points
Essay clearly describes the meaning of grief and typical grief responses for the
selected type of grief, including discussing if there is a specific timeline for grief, and
the discussion is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims.
3. Approaching 16.88 points
Essay adequately describes the meaning of grief and typical grief responses for the
selected type of grief, including discussing if there is a specific timeline for grief, but
the discussion is limited and lacks some evidence to support claims.
2. Insufficient 14.63 points
Essay inadequately describes the meaning of grief and typical grief responses for
the selected type of grief, including discussing if there is a specific timeline for grief,
but the discussion is weak and missing evidence to support claims.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Essay omits or incompletely discusses the meaning of grief and typical grief
responses for the selected type of grief, including discussing if there is a specific
timeline for grief.
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Culture or Religion 13.5 points
Criteria Description
Describes a different culture or religion's view of death, mourning rituals, and the
impact these may have on the grief process and bereavement period. If the selected
culture or religion is non-Christian, describe how it differs from or is similar to
Christianity's view of death. If it is Christian, describe how it relates to biblical teachings
on death and the afterlife. Note any aspects that may potentially impact bereavement
5. Target 13.5 points
Essay expertly describes another culture's or religion's view of death, including
mourning rituals, and the impact it may have on the grief process and bereavement
period, and the comparison is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence
to support claims.
4. Acceptable 11.48 points
Essay clearly describes another culture's or religion's view of death, including
mourning rituals, and the impact it may have on the grief process and bereavement
period, and the comparison is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to
support claims.
3. Approaching 10.13 points
Essay adequately describes another culture's or religion's view of death, including
mourning rituals, and the impact it may have on the grief process and bereavement
period, but the comparison is limited and lacks some evidence to support claims.
2. Insufficient 8.78 points
Essay inadequately describes another culture's or religion's view of death, including
mourning rituals, and the impact it may have on the grief process and bereavement
period, but the comparison is weak and missing evidence to support claims.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Essay omits or incompletely describes another culture's or religion's view of death,
including mourning rituals, and the impact it may have on the grief process and
bereavement period.
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Factors 18 points
Criteria Description
Discuss factors that might complicate bereavement, include associated symptoms and
protective factors for navigating through loss.
5. Target 18 points
Essay clearly discusses factors that might complicate bereavement, include
associated symptoms and protective factors for navigating through loss, and the
discussion is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims.
4. Acceptable 15.3 points
Essay clearly discusses factors that might complicate bereavement, include
associated symptoms and protective factors for navigating through loss, and the
discussion is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims.
3. Approaching 13.5 points
Essay adequately discusses factors that might complicate bereavement, include
associated symptoms and protective factors for navigating through loss, but the
discussion is limited and lacks some evidence to support claims.
2. Insufficient 11.7 points
Essay inadequately discusses factors that might complicate bereavement, include
associated symptoms and protective factors for navigating through loss, but the
discussion is weak and missing evidence to support claims.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Essay omits or incompletely discusses factors that might complicate bereavement,
include associated symptoms and protective factors for navigating through loss.
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Re�ection 9 points
Criteria Description
Reflect on your own grief responses and coping strategies, including how effective it
has been and factors you might utilize in the future.
5. Target 9 points
Essay reflection expertly reflects of the student's grief responses and coping
strategies, including how effective the grief process has been and factors that may
be used in the future, and the reflection is comprehensive and insightful with
relevant evidence to support claims.
4. Acceptable 7.65 points
Essay reflection clearly reflects of the student's grief responses and coping
strategies, including how effective the grief process has been and factors that may
be used in the future, and the reflection is strong with sound analysis and some
evidence to support claims.
3. Approaching 6.75 points
Essay reflection adequately reflects on the student's grief responses and coping
strategies, including how effective the grief process has been and factors that may
be used in the future, but the reflection is limited and lacks some evidence to
support claims.
2. Insufficient 5.85 points
Essay reflection inadequately reflects on the student's grief responses and coping
strategies, including how effective the grief process has been and factors that may
be used in the future, but the reflection is weak and missing evidence to support
claims.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Essay reflection omits or incompletely reflects on the student's grief responses and
coping strategies, including how effective the grief process has been and factors
that may be used in the future.
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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 6.3 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target 6.3 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly
directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable 5.35 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the
appropriate audience is demonstrated.
3. Approaching 4.73 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 4.1 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 6.3 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves
from development.
5. Target 6.3 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 5.35 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 4.73 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 4.1 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 5.4 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers
other perspectives.
5. Target 5.4 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are
clearly considered.
4. Acceptable 4.59 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
3. Approaching 4.05 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or
integration of other perspectives is present.
2. Insufficient 3.51 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 5.4 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target 5.4 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 4.59 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching 4.05 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language
choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
2. Insufficient 3.51 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 3.6 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 3.6 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 3.06 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching 2.7 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
2. Insufficient 2.34 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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