Psychology assignment
Benchmark - Advocacy Plan Essay (Objs. 6.1-6.4) - Rubric
Description of advocacy plan, logistics, and bene�ts 20 points
Criteria Description
Describes a unique advocacy plan, logistics, and benefits for the chosen population.
5. Target 20 points
The paper expertly describes a unique advocacy plan, logistics, and benefits for the
chosen population. The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the
topic.
4. Acceptable 17 points
The paper clearly describes a unique advocacy plan, logistics, and benefits for the
chosen population. The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond
the surface of the topic.
3. Approaching 15 points
The paper adequately describes a unique advocacy plan, logistics, and benefits for
the chosen population. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient 13 points
The paper inadequately describes a unique advocacy plan, logistics, and benefits for
the chosen population. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The paper omits or incompletely describes a unique advocacy plan, logistics, and
benefits for the chosen population. The paper does not demonstrate understanding
of the topic.
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How the plan addresses stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination 20 points
Criteria Description
Distinguish between stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Identify how the plan
will address these concepts for the chosen group.
5. Target 20 points
The paper expertly distinguishes between stereotypes, prejudice, and
discrimination. The paper expertly discusses how the plan will address these
concepts for the chosen group. The paper demonstrates an exceptional
understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 17 points
The paper clearly distinguishes between stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination.
The paper clearly discusses how the plan will address these concepts for the chosen
group. The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface
of the topic.
3. Approaching 15 points
The paper adequately distinguishes between stereotypes, prejudice, and
discrimination. The paper adequately discusses how the plan will address these
concepts for the chosen group. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of
the topic.
2. Insufficient 13 points
The paper inadequately distinguishes between stereotypes, prejudice, and
discrimination. The paper inadequately discusses how the plan will address these
concepts for the chosen group. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of
the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The paper omits or incompletely distinguishes between stereotypes, prejudice, and
discrimination. The paper omits or incompletely how the plan will address these
concepts for the chosen group. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of
the topic.
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Social and cultural reinforcers of stereotypes, prejudice, and
discrimination 20 points
Criteria Description
Explain how stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination are reinforced by social/cultural
factors and how the plan addresses these factors.
5. Target 20 points
The paper expertly explains how stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination are
reinforced by social/cultural factors and how the plan addresses these factors. The
paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 17 points
The paper clearly explains how stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination are
reinforced by social/cultural factors and how the plan addresses these factors. The
paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the
topic.
3. Approaching 15 points
The paper adequately explains how stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination are
reinforced by social/cultural factors and how the plan addresses these factors. The
paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient 13 points
The paper explains how stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination are reinforced
by social/cultural factors and how the plan addresses these factors. The paper
demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The paper omits or incompletely explains how stereotypes, prejudice, and
discrimination are reinforced by social/cultural factors and how the plan addresses
these factors. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.
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Applying GCU’s Statement on Christianity, Race, and Ethnicity (B) 20 points
Criteria Description
Apply how GCU’s Statement on Christianity, Race, and Ethnicity actively fights against
the causes of prejudicial attitudes and discrimination, as well as your personal role in
fighting such attitudes. (C3.3)
5. Target 20 points
The paper expertly applies how GCU’s Statement on Christianity, Race, and Ethnicity
actively fights against the causes of prejudicial attitudes and discrimination, as well
as your personal role in fighting such attitudes. The paper demonstrates an
exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 17 points
The paper clearly applies how GCU’s Statement on Christianity, Race, and Ethnicity
actively fights against the causes of prejudicial attitudes and discrimination, as well
as your personal role in fighting such attitudes. The paper demonstrates an
understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.
3. Approaching 15 points
The paper adequately applies how GCU’s Statement on Christianity, Race, and
Ethnicity actively fights against the causes of prejudicial attitudes and
discrimination, as well as your personal role in fighting such attitudes. The paper
demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient 13 points
The paper inadequately applies how GCU’s Statement on Christianity, Race, and
Ethnicity actively fights against the causes of prejudicial attitudes and
discrimination, as well as your personal role in fighting such attitudes. The paper
demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The paper omits or incompletely applies how GCU’s Statement on Christianity, Race,
and Ethnicity actively fights against the causes of prejudicial attitudes and
discrimination, as well as your personal role in fighting such attitudes. The paper
does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.
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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 5 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target 5 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly
directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable 4.25 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the
appropriate audience is demonstrated.
3. Approaching 3.75 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 3.25 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 5 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves
from development.
5. Target 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 4.25 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 3.75 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 3.25 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 4 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers
other perspectives.
5. Target 4 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are
clearly considered.
4. Acceptable 3.4 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
3. Approaching 3 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or
integration of other perspectives is present.
2. Insufficient 2.6 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 4 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target 4 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 3.4 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching 3 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 2.6 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 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 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 1.7 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching 1.5 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
2. Insufficient 1.3 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 100 points
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