Social Science Assignment 1

SCS 100 Value of Social Scientific Questions Theme Discussion Rubric

Prompt: During Week 1 in Learning Block 2, we will begin to discuss what questions a social scientist might ask. Considering what you have learned in the course so far, choose a topic of interest to you—cars/transportation, social media, marriage, or work. Then pose a total of six questions:

● Two questions someone interested in psychology and the study of the individual might ask about the topic ● Two questions someone interested in the study of sociology and society might ask about the topic ● Two questions someone interested in anthropology and the study of past and present humans might ask about the topic

During Week 2 in Learning Block 3, we will continue this discussion. Take some time to read your classmates’ responses to the initial question from last week. Then reply to at least one of your classmates. Your post should consider the value of applying principles of social scientific research related to the social science questions posed by your peers. In your reply, highlight one or more of the questions they posed and reflect on the following: How might social science exploration of these questions be applied in everyday life? Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information, review these instructions.

Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (85%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Questions About Social Sciences

Poses six questions related to the study of psychology, sociology, and anthropology

Poses fewer than six questions related to the study of psychology, sociology, and anthropology

Does not pose any questions related to the study of groups/society

40

Social Sciences in Everyday Life

Provides responses related to the impact of social science on everyday life and the use of social science concepts

Responses are only partially related to the impact of social science on everyday life and the use of social science concepts

Responses are not provided 40

Communicates Clearly

Clearly communicates post in response to prompt, conveying key ideas

Communicates response to prompt, but post lacks clarity to support peers’ understanding of ideas

Response is not legible, and key ideas or thoughts are not understandable

20

Total 100%