Gender roles

PSY 323 Gender-Role Stereotypes Short Paper Rubric

Each assigned short paper provides opportunities to apply theory to practice in preparation for the final. All papers must provide a clear and succinct analysis of the topic in approximately three (3) pages, not including a title, resource page, or attachments. Submissions should be double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins, and adhere to APA citation style.

The Module Two paper must be clearly supported by evidence-based material and:

• Clearly explain what is meant by the subcategories of gender-role stereotypes that exist in our society based on your own experience or that of someone you know

• Identify one specific subcategory and analyze the influences that lead to prejudice against those in that category • Note what role you, or the person you are writing about, play in these situations and what you or the person can do differently to help decrease prejudice

toward this subgroup

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value Main Elements Expresses exceptional

awareness of the complexity of the issue(s). Effectively analyzes the topic. Uses apt and specific references to demonstrate comprehension and awareness

Expresses some awareness of the complexity of topic. May share observations, but more surface-level than deep analysis

Responds to the topic incompletely. Discussion of topic is limited and/or erroneous

Fails to respond adequately to the topic. Although may make some attempt to respond to the topic, views typically are presented with little cl arity, organization, or supporting evidence

25

Inquiry and Analysis Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of multiple concepts

Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of some concepts

Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of minimal concepts

Does not provide in- depth analysis

20

Integration and Application

All of the course concepts are correctly applied

Most of the course concepts are correctly

Some of the course concepts are correctly

Does not correctly apply any of the course concepts

10

Critical Thinking Draws insightful conclusions that are thoroughly defended with evidence and

Draws informed conclusions that are justified with evidence

Draws logical conclusions, but does not defend with evidence

Does not draw logical conclusions

20

Research Incorporates many scholarly resources effectively that reflect depth and breadth of research

Incorporates some scholarly resources effectively that reflect depth and breadth of research

Incorporates very few scholarly resources that reflect depth and breadth of research

Does not incorporate scholarly resources that reflect depth and breadth of research

15

Writing (Mechanics/Citations)

No errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations

Minor errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations

Some errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations

Major errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations

10

Total 100%