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Benchmark - The "Authentic" Self (Objs. 2.1-2.3) - Rubric
Cultural, Spiritual and Individual In�uence on the Social Self (B) 25 points
Criteria Description
Explain how the development of your social self and behaviors are influenced by
cultural, spiritual, and individual factors. (C1.1)
5. Target 25 points
The paper expertly explains how the development of your social self and behaviors
are influenced by cultural, spiritual, and individual factors. The paper demonstrates
an exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 21.25 points
The paper clearly explains how the development of your social self and behaviors
are influenced by cultural, spiritual, and individual factors. The paper demonstrates
an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.
3. Approaching 18.75 points
The paper adequately explains how the development of your social self and
behaviors are influenced by cultural, spiritual, and individual factors. The paper
demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient 16.25 points
The paper inadequately explains how the development of your social self and
behaviors are influenced by cultural, spiritual, and individual factors. The paper
demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The paper omits or incompletely explains how the development of your social self
and behaviors are influenced by cultural, spiritual, and individual factors. The paper
does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.
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Social Media and the Social Self 25 points
Criteria Description
Describe how the chosen social media platform illustrates elements of the social self.
Offer specific examples from your chosen platform and provide scholarly resources to
support your writing.
5. Target 25 points
The paper expertly describes how the chosen social media platform illustrates
elements of the social self. The specific examples from the chosen platform and
scholarly resources provided in support are excellent. The paper demonstrates an
exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 21.25 points
The paper clearly describes how the chosen social media platform illustrates
elements of the social self. The specific examples from the chosen platform and
scholarly resources provided in support are good. The paper demonstrates an
understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.
3. Approaching 18.75 points
The paper adequately describes how the chosen social media platform illustrates
elements of the social self. The specific examples from the chosen platform and
scholarly resources provided in support are adequate. The paper demonstrates a
basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient 16.25 points
The paper inadequately describes how the chosen social media platform illustrates
elements of the social self. The specific examples from the chosen platform and
scholarly resources provided in support are insufficient. The paper demonstrates a
poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The paper omits or incompletely describes how the chosen social media platform
illustrates elements of the social self. No specific examples from the chosen
platform nor scholarly resources in support are provided. The paper does not
demonstrate understanding of the topic.
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Impression Management Techniques 30 points
Criteria Description
Explains at least three examples of how impression management techniques were
illustrates in the chosen social media platform. Relate nonverbal signals to your own
first impressions.
5. Target 30 points
The paper expertly explains examples of how impression management techniques
were illustrated, and nonverbal signals contributing to first impressions. The paper
demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 25.5 points
The paper clearly explains examples of how impression management techniques
were illustrated, and nonverbal signals contributing to first impressions. The paper
demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.
3. Approaching 22.5 points
The paper adequately explains examples of how impression management
techniques were illustrated, and nonverbal signals contributing to first impressions.
The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient 19.5 points
The paper inadequately explains examples of how impression management
techniques were illustrated, and nonverbal signals contributing to first impressions.
The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The paper omits or incompletely explains examples of how impression
management techniques were illustrated, and nonverbal signals contributing to
first impressions. 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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