Psychology Signature Assignment - Discuss Nature vs. Nurture in Theories of Gender Development

Criteria

Exceeds Expectations (A - 90%-100%)

Meets Expectations (B - 80%-89%)

Below Expectations (C - 73%-79%)

Does Not Meet Expectations (F - 0% - 72%)

Criterion Score

Introduction 10%

2 points

Gender-related concept descriptions are professionally executed, and several scholarly sources are used to support the claims. A persuasive argument is made for the necessity of gender development studies with well-documented academic references. The paragraph ended with a thesis statement outlining the paper's major points. 

1.8 points

Gender-related concepts are accurately described. Reasons why gender development research is needed are also described. A thesis statement describes the paper's topic.

1.6 points

Gender-related concepts are mentioned but not accurately described. Reasons why gender development research is needed are not fully developed. A thesis statement is attempted but does not adequately describe the paper's topic.  

1.4 points

The necessary concepts were not described, the need for gender development studies wasn’t provided, or both. A thesis statement was missing or inadequate.

Score of Introduction 10%,

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Psychosocial Theory 20%

4 points

The student demonstrated mastery of a psychosocial gender theory and the biological and environmental influences affecting gender development. There was compelling evidence of critical thought.  

3.5 points

The student accurately described a psychosocial gender theory and described some of the biological and environmental influences on it.  

3.1 points

The student mentioned a psychosocial gender theory but did not fully describe some of the biological and environmental influences on it. 

2.9 points

The student did not fully understand or describe the psychosocial gender theory, the biological influences, the environmental influences, or all of the above.  

Score of Psychosocial Theory 20%,

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Cognitive Theory 20%

4 points

The student demonstrated mastery of a cognitive gender theory and the biological and environmental influences affecting gender development. There was compelling evidence of critical thought. 

3.5 points

The student accurately described a cognitive gender theory and some of its biological and environmental influences.  

3.1 points

The student mentioned a cognitive gender theory but did not fully describe some of the biological and environmental influences on it.  

2.9 points

The student did not fully understand or describe a cognitive gender theory, the biological influences, the environmental influences, or all of the above.  

Score of Cognitive Theory 20%,

/ 4

Bio-Physiological Theory 20%

4 points

The student demonstrated mastery of a bio-physiological gender theory and the biological and environmental influences affecting gender development. There was compelling evidence of critical thought

3.5 points

The student accurately described a bio-physiological gender theory and some of its biological and environmental influences. 

3.1 points

The student mentioned a bio-physiological gender theory but did not fully describe some of the biological and environmental influences on it.  

2.9 points

The student did not fully understand the bio-physiological gender theory, biological and environmental influences, or all of the above.

Score of Bio-Physiological Theory 20%,

/ 4

Conclusion 10%

2 points

The student demonstrated exceptional critical thought in their consideration of the similarities and differences across the theories.

1.8 points

The student restated the major points of the paper, touching on the similarities and differences across theories.  

1.6 points

The student restated some of the major points of the paper, but should have included more detail. Little discussion on the similarities and differences across theories. 

1.4 points

The student did not restate the major points of the paper nor discussed the similarities and differences across theories.

Score of Conclusion 10%,

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APA Style 5%

1 point

Includes citations for quoted and paraphrased material.   

Consistently applies fundamental APA formatting. 

0.9 points

Includes citations for quoted and paraphrased material.   

Sometimes applies fundamental APA formatting. 

0.8 points

Includes citations for most quoted and paraphrased material.   

Sporadically applies fundamental APA formatting.  

0.7 points

Does not include citations for quoted and paraphrased material.   

Does not apply fundamental APA formatting. 

Score of APA Style 5%,

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Grammar, Mechanics, and Language 10%

2 points

Scholarly writing is noteworthy: a well-developed focus, a logical organization of ideas, revealing conceptual knowledge and skills.   

No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.   

Uses language that skillfully communicates meaning with clarity.   

1.8 points

Generally, follows the conventions of scholarly writing: organized with sections and paragraphs that flow logically.    

Contains very few spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.   

Uses language that generally conveys meaning with clarity.  

1.6 points

Does not follow the conventions of scholarly writing: weakly developed, disorganized paragraphs.    

Contains a moderate amount of spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. 

Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning.

1.4 points

Does not follow the conventions of scholarly writing: poorly developed, disjointed paragraphs.    

Contains many spelling, grammar and punctuation errors.   

Uses language that impedes meaning. 

Score of Grammar, Mechanics, and Language 10%,

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Length and References 5%

1 point

Student met length requirement of 8-10 pages (excluding title and reference pages). A minimum of 5 scholarly resources published in the last five years were used. 

0.9 points

Student met length requirement of 8-10 pages (excluding title and reference pages). A minimum of 5 scholarly resources published in the last five years were used. 

0.8 points

Paper was less or more than 8-10 pages (excluding title and reference pages). Less than 5 scholarly resources published in the last five years were used.  

0.7 points

Paper was less or more than 8-10 pages (excluding title and reference pages). Less than 3 scholarly resources published in the last five years were used.  

Score of Length and References 5%,

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