Psychology Topic 1Assignment

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Benchmark - Research Reflection (Objs. 1.1-1.4) - Rubric

Social Psychology and Research 25 points

Criteria Description

Describe the ways social psychology is a unique discipline, including two specific

research methods, and what are the big questions social psychologists research.

5. Target 25 points

The paper expertly describes the ways social psychology is a unique discipline, and

what are the big questions social psychologists research and related research

methods. The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 21.25 points

The paper clearly describes the ways social psychology is a unique discipline, and

what are the big questions social psychologists research and related research

methods. The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the

surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 18.75 points

The paper adequately describes the ways social psychology is a unique discipline,

and what are the big questions social psychologists research. Research methods

are identified briefly. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 16.25 points

The paper inadequately describes the ways social psychology is a unique discipline,

and what are the big questions social psychologists research. Research methods

are mentioned but not explained. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of

the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely describes the ways social psychology is a unique

discipline, and what are the big questions social psychologists research. Research

methods are omitted. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Cultural Competency and Related Research (B) 25 points

Criteria Description

Describe the importance of social and cultural competency in social psychology

research, as well as consequences if they are neglected. (C3.5)

5. Target 25 points

The paper expertly describes the importance of social and cultural competency in

social psychology research, as well as consequences if they are neglected. The

paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 21.25 points

The paper clearly describes the importance of social and cultural competency in

social psychology research, as well as consequences if they are neglected. The

paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the

topic.

3. Approaching 18.75 points

The paper adequately describes the importance of social and cultural competency

in social psychology research, as well as consequences if they are neglected. The

paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 16.25 points

The paper inadequately describes the importance of social and cultural competency

in social psychology research, and inadequately describes consequences if they are

neglected. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely describes the importance of social and cultural

competency in social psychology research, as well as consequences if they are

neglected. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Social/Cultural Competency and GCU’s Statement on Civility, Compassion,

and the Way of Jesus 30 points

Criteria Description

Explain how social and cultural competency are reflected in GCU’s Statement on

Civility, Compassion, and the Way of Jesus. Explain examples of how you might exhibit

social and cultural competency in your own life.

5. Target 30 points

The paper expertly discusses how social and cultural competency is reflected in

GCU’s Statement on Civility, Compassion, and the Way of Jesus and how social and

cultural competency are exhibited in your own life. The paper demonstrates an

exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 25.5 points

The paper clearly discusses how social and cultural competency is reflected in

GCU’s Statement on Civility, Compassion, and the Way of Jesus and how social and

cultural competency are exhibited in your own life. The paper demonstrates an

understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 22.5 points

The paper adequately discusses how social and cultural competency is reflected in

GCU’s Statement on Civility, Compassion, and the Way of Jesus and how social and

cultural competency are exhibited in your own life. The paper demonstrates a basic

understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 19.5 points

The paper inadequately discusses how social and cultural competency is reflected

in GCU’s Statement on Civility, Compassion, and the Way of Jesus and how social

and cultural competency are exhibited in your own life. The paper demonstrates a

poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely discusses how social and cultural competency is

reflected in GCU’s Statement on Civility, Compassion, and the Way of Jesus and how

social and cultural competency are exhibited in your own life. 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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