Evolution of Freudian Theory and the Emergence of Neo-Freudian Theory

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Evolution of Freudian Theory and the Emergence of Neo-Freudian Theory - Rubric Total 250

points

Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory

3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent

First Ten Years of

Freudian Theory

0 points

Lacks clear or accurate

discussion of the history

and initial concepts of

Freudian theory. Some key

concepts are missing or

incorrectly explained.

49.28 points

Basic discussion with some

inaccuracies. Key concepts

are mentioned but not well-

explained or detailed.

55.35 points

Explains the main historical

concepts, though some

elements may lack depth or

clarity. More detailed

explanation of major

concepts needed.

61.43 points

Provides a clear and

accurate history of

Freudian theory’s first 10

years; discusses key

concepts in a detailed

manner with minor gaps.

67.5 points

Exceptionally clear,

detailed, and accurate

discussion of the history

and key concepts in

Freudian theory’s first 10

years, demonstrating a

thorough understanding.

Psycho-Sexual

Development and

Emergence of Neo-

Freudian Theories

0 points

Fails to discuss psycho-

sexual development or the

emergence of neo-Freudian

theories. Concepts are

either misunderstood or

missing entirely.

49.28 points

Mentions psycho-sexual

development and neo-

Freudian theories but

explanations are unclear,

incomplete, or incorrect.

55.35 points

Provides a basic overview

of psycho-sexual

development and

emergence of Neo-Freudian

theories. Some details are

vague or lack connections.

61.43 points

Discusses psycho-sexual

development and neo-

Freudian theories with

sufficient detail and

accuracy, with minor areas

needing further

elaboration.

67.5 points

Thoroughly discusses

psycho-sexual development

and emergence of neo-

Freudian theories with

detailed examples and

clarity, showing a

comprehensive

understanding.

Alignment or Contrast of

Freudian Theory with

Culture and Christian

Worldview

0 points

Does not address how

Freudian theory aligns or

contrasts with culture and

the Christian worldview.

The analysis is superficial or

absent.

47.45 points

Briefly addresses the

alignment or contrast but

lacks depth, clarity, or

coherence. The analysis is

general and not well-

supported by examples.

53.3 points

Provides a satisfactory

analysis of how Freudian

theory aligns or contrasts

with culture and the

Christian worldview. Some

points may be

underdeveloped.

59.15 points

Offers a detailed analysis

with clear examples of how

Freudian theory aligns or

contrasts with culture and

the Christian worldview.

Minor areas may lack

elaboration.

65 points

Presents an in-depth and

well-supported analysis

with thorough examples of

the alignment or contrast

of Freudian theory with

culture and the Christian

worldview, showing deep

critical thinking.

Thesis Development and

Purpose

Thesis Development and

Purpose

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible

overall purpose or

organizing claim.

18.25 points

Thesis and/or main claim

are insufficiently developed

and/or vague; purpose is

not clear.

20.5 points

Thesis and/or main claim

are apparent and

appropriate to purpose.

22.75 points

Thesis and/or main claim

are clear and forecast the

development of the paper.

They are descriptive and

reflective of the arguments

and appropriate to the

purpose.

25 points

Thesis and/or main claim

are clear and

comprehensive; the

essence of the paper is

contained within the thesis.

Mechanics of Writing

Mechanics of Writing

0 points

Mechanical errors are

pervasive enough that they

impede communication of

meaning. Inappropriate

word choice and/or

sentence construction are

used.

9.13 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors distract

the reader. Inconsistencies

in language choice

(register), sentence

structure, and/or word

choice are present.

10.25 points

Some mechanical errors or

typos are present, but are

not overly distracting to the

reader. Correct sentence

structure and audience-

appropriate language are

used.

11.38 points

Prose is largely free of

mechanical errors,

although a few may be

present. A variety of

sentence structures and

effective figures of speech

are used.

12.5 points

Writer is clearly in

command of standard,

written, academic English.

APA Format

APA Format

0 points

Required format is rarely

followed correctly. No

reference page is included.

No in-text citations are

used.

9.13 points

Required format elements

are missing or incorrect. A

lack of control with

formatting is apparent.

Reference page is present.

However, in-text citations

are inconsistently used.

10.25 points

Required format is

generally correct. However,

errors are present (e.g.,

font, cover page, margins,

and in-text citations).

Reference page is included

and lists sources used in

the paper. Sources are

appropriately documented

though some errors are

11.38 points

Required format is used,

but minor errors are

present (e.g., headings and

direct quotes). Reference

page is present and

includes all cited sources.

Documentation is

appropriate and citation

style is usually correct.

12.5 points

The document is correctly

formatted. In-text citations

and a reference page are

complete and correct. The

documentation of cited

sources is free of error.

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