Social Science BEHS 210 WEEK 7 ASSIGNMENT ASSISANCE

Criteria

Distinguished 

Proficient 

Sufficient 

Needs Improvement

Not Observed 

  100%

88% 

76%

64% 

  0%

Identify and explain why the social issue was chosen for the paper and what impacts it has on society.

25 pts 

Effectively identifies the current social issue. Thoroughly explains why the issue was chosen and how it affects the student, their community, their country, or the world.

Identifies the current social issue. Explains why the issue was chosen and how it affects the student, their community, their country, or the world. One of the elements is slightly underdeveloped.

Partially identifies the current social issue and explains why the issue was chosen and how it affects the student, their community, their country, or the world, but both elements are underdeveloped.

Attempts to identify the current social issue and explain why the issue was chosen and how it affects the student, their country, or the world, but at least one element is missing or very underdeveloped.

There is no identification of the current social issue or explanation of how the issue was chosen and how it affects the student, their country, or the world.

Identify and explain why the two social science fields were chosen and used to examine the topic using specific concepts from each.

25 pts 

Provides an in-depth explanation of why the two social science fields were chosen and what concepts or ideas from each were useful and why.

Provides an explanation of why the two social science fields were chosen and what concepts or ideas from each were useful and why. One of these elements is underdeveloped. 

Partially provides an explanation of why the two social science fields were chosen and what concepts or ideas from each were useful and why. Two or more of these elements are underdeveloped. 

Attempts to provide an explanation of why the two social science fields were chosen and what concepts or ideas from each were useful and why. At least one element is missing or very underdeveloped. 

There is no explanation of why the social science fields were chosen or what concepts or ideas from each were useful and why.

Examine the chosen issue from the perspective of two social sciences using appropriate concepts 

37.5 pts

Comprehensively examines the chosen issue from the perspective of two social sciences. Engages social science concepts appropriately. 

Examines the chosen issue from the perspective of two social sciences. Engages social science concepts appropriately. One perspective is underdeveloped. 

Partially examines the chosen issue from the perspective two social sciences. Engages social science concepts but doesn’t use them appropriately. Both perspectives are underdeveloped.

Attempts to examine the chosen issue from the perspective of two social sciences. Few social science concepts are engaged. Both perspectives are underdeveloped or inaccurate. 

There is no examination of the chosen issue from the perspective of social sciences or no social science concepts are engaged. 

Explain the qualitative and/or quantitative research methods used in the articles chosen for the first social science  

37.5 pts 

Thoroughly explains the research methods used in the articles chosen for two social sciences. 

Explains the research methods used in the articles chosen for two social sciences. One   explanation is underdeveloped.

Partially explains the research methods used in the articles chosen for two social sciences. Both  explanations are underdeveloped, or the research methods identified are inaccurate.

Attempts to explain the research methods used in the articles chosen for two social sciences. The research methods are inaccurately identified or explained. 

There is no explanation of the research methods used in the chosen articles. 

Identify and explain at least one potential ethical issue in each of the two social sciences.

37.5 pts 

Comprehensively identifies and explains at least one potential ethical issue in each of the two social sciences. 

Identifies and explains one potential ethical issue in each of the two social sciences. One explanation is  underdeveloped. 

Partially identifies and explains one potential ethical issue in each of the two social sciences. Both explanations are underdeveloped, or one ethical issue chosen is inaccurate. 

Attempts to identify and explain one potential ethical issue in each of the two social sciences.  Both explanations are significantly underdeveloped, and the ethical issues chosen are inaccurate. 

There is no identification or explanation of ethical issues. 

Discuss how social science helps understand society and how interdisciplinarity improves your understanding of the chosen topic

25 pts 

Provides a thorough discussion of how interdisciplinarity improves understanding of the chosen topic and how social science helps in understanding society. 

Provides a discussion of how interdisciplinarity improves understanding of the chosen topic and how social science helps in understanding society. One of the elements is underdeveloped. 

Provides a partial discussion of how interdisciplinarity improves understanding of the chosen topic and how social science helps in understanding society. Both elements are underdeveloped.

Attempts to provide a discussion of how interdisciplinarity improves understanding of the chosen topic and how social science helps in understanding society. One element is missing or inaccurate.

Does not discuss how interdisciplinarity improves understanding of the chosen topic or how social science helps in understanding society.

Use of appropriate sources to support conclusions

25 pts 

Uses at least the required number of resources within the post in a meaningful way that sheds light on the topic. All resources are connected to the topic and show evidence that the student has reflected on them. 

Uses the required number of resources, but more attention needs to be given to ensuring that the information gleaned from the resources is integrated. All resources are identified and are connected to the topic. 

Integrates fewer than the required number of resources in a meaningful way but needs to work on integrating the resources. At least one resource may not be appropriate to the topic or may not be scholarly. 

Integrates fewer than the required number of resources. Resources may not be appropriate to the topic or may not be scholarly.

Does not integrate any resources or all the resources are inappropriate to the topic or not scholarly.

Uses correct spelling, grammar, and syntax

25 pts 

Displays clear control of syntax and mechanics.  The organization of the work shows appropriate transitions and flow between sentences and paragraphs. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand. 

Displays control of syntax and mechanics. The organization of the work shows transitions and/or flow between sentences and paragraphs. Written work contains only a few errors and is mostly easy to understand. 

Displays basic control of syntax and mechanics. The work is not organized with appropriate transitions and flow between sentences and paragraphs.  Written work contains several errors, making it difficult to fully understand.

Displays limited control of syntax or mechanics. The work does not include any transitions and does not flow easily between sentences and paragraphs. Written work contains major errors.

Fails to display control of syntax or mechanics. Written work cannot be understood.

Use of APA for references and citations 

12.5pts 

Sources are cited within the text in APA style and full references are provided at the end of the post. Quotes are enclosed within quote marks. 

Most of the citation and reference information are presented, but there are a few minor errors in format or substance. Quotes are enclosed within quote marks. 

Citation and reference information are presented, but it is inaccurate or missing information. Quotes may not be enclosed in quote marks.

There are multiple significant citation or reference errors in the post. Quotes are not enclosed in quote marks. 

The text contains no citations. References are either missing or not in APA format.