Sexuality Across the Lifespan Case Study

CRITERIA

NON-PERFORMANCE

BASIC

PROFICIENT

DISTINGUISHED

Describe one issue associated with a case study.

Does not describe one issue associated with a case study.

Attempts to describe one issue associated with a case study, but omits key details or information.

Describes one issue associated with a case study.

Fully describes one issue associated with a case study and defines key terms used.

Explain how a particular psychological theory relates to an issue.

Does not describe a psychological theory.

Describes a psychological theory, but does not explain clearly how it relates to an issue.

Explains how a particular psychological theory relates to an issue.

Provides a detailed application of psychological theories to a case in human sexuality, illustrating a clear link between the theories and the case.

Design a research question related to the issue.

Does not design a research question related to the issue.

Attempts to design a research question, but the research question is not related to the issue or is not clear and concise.

Designs a research question related to the issue.

Designs a concise, relevant research question and explains why it will help explain the issue.

Identify the type of approach (quantitative or qualitative) that could be used to address the research question.

Does not identify the type of approach (quantitative or qualitative) that could be used to address the research question.

Identifies the type of approach (quantitative or qualitative) that could be used to address the research question, but the approach identified is not appropriate for the question.

Identifies the type of approach (quantitative or qualitative) that could be used to address the research question.

Identifies the type of approach (quantitative or qualitative) that could be used to address the research question and fully explains why that approach is the best choice.

Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text.

Does not respond to the assignment prompt and does not organize text appropriately.

Contains some issues related to the assignment components or to organization.

Addresses assignment purpose in a well-organized text.

Appropriately addresses all components of the assignment prompt. Organizes content so clarity is enhanced and all ideas flow logically with smooth transitions.

Use appropriate tone in grammatically sound sentences.

Does not use appropriate tone or include structurally sound sentences.

Contains some issues related to tone or sentence structure.

Uses appropriate tone in grammatically sound sentences.

Uses appropriate voice, person, and tone for the intended audience. Conveys clear meaning through sound grammar usage, word choice, and mechanics.