personality theory project due tonight

Excellent/Exceeds Expectations

Good/Meets Most Expectations

Incomplete/Meets Partial Expectations

Points Possible

5

4

3-1

POINTS EARNED =

(5 points)

Part I

a.) What is the underlying theory supporting the personality assessment you took?

Correctly identifies the theory on which the assessment is based. Fully supports description that explains how this assessment is an example of the theory selected.

Correctly identifies the theory on which the assessment is based. Needs some additional detail to explain how this assessment is an example of the theory selected.

Attempts to identify the theory on which the assessment is based. May identify incorrect personality theory OR needs significant detail to support theory selected.

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Points Possible

20-19

18-15

14-1

POINTS EARNED =

(20 points)

b.) Discuss the results of your assessment to show an understanding of the variables being assessed and the results.

Complete discussion of assessment results to show an understanding of theory and variables being assessed. Fully supports discussion.

Discusses assessment results to show an understanding of theory and most of the variables being assessed. Needs minor additional detail or support to be complete.

Partial discussion of assessment results. Demonstrates partial understanding of theory and variables being assessed. Needs significant detail or support to be complete.

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Points Possible

30-28

27-22

21-1

POINTS EARNED =

(30 points)

c.) Application of assessment: Describe two events that exemplify how personality influences thoughts, behavior, and/or outcome of the event. Mention terms or traits from the personality assessment.

Describes at least two events that exemplify how personality influences thoughts, behavior, and/or outcome of event. Mentions the terms/traits in the personality assessment. Examples properly apply concepts from assessment/theory and show understanding of the personality trait in question.

Describes two events that exemplify how personality influenced thoughts, behavior, and/or outcome of the event. Mentions some of the terms or traits from the personality assessment. Examples properly apply most concepts from assessment/theory and show some understanding of the personality trait in question. Needs minor additional detail to be complete.

Attempts to describe two events that exemplify how personality influenced thoughts, behavior, and/or outcome of the event. Demonstrates partial application of the results throughout examples OR example(s) are not appropriate application of results. Needs significant detail or support to be complete.

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Points Possible

25-24

23-19

18-1

POINTS EARNED =

(25 points)

Part II. Describe which theory most accurately explains personality development psychodynamic, humanistic, or cognitive-social. Justifies how this theory applies to personality development.

Demonstrates ability to describe and apply theory to explain personality variation and development across the lifespan. Justifies how the theory applies to and exemplifies personality development. Fully supports description.

Demonstrates some ability to describe and justify theory to explain personality variation and development across the lifespan. Needs minor additional detail or support.

Provides description of a personality theory and attempts to apply and justify how theory explains personality variation and development across the lifespan. Needs significant detail or support to be complete.

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Excellent/Exceeds Expectations

Good/Meets Most Expectations

Incomplete/Meets Partial Expectations

Points Possible

10-9

8-7

6-1

POINTS EARNED =

(10 points)

Writing Mechanics sentence structure, run-ons, fragments, agreement, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, etc.

Demonstrates knowledge and use of writing mechanics, enhances the readability

Demonstrates knowledge and use of writing mechanics but with errors that may detract from the readability

Difficulties with readability due to inappropriate use of writing mechanics

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Points Possible

10-9

8-7

6-1

POINTS EARNED =

(10 points)

Writing Organization Coherence: all writing fits together, makes sense, and flows in effective order – beginning, middle, end

Clarity: all writing is consistent and logical

Coherence: Well organized and purposeful writing; has beginning, middle, and end; strong and appropriate transitions

Clarity: Expresses ideas clearly and logically

Coherence: Sequence of information difficult to follow; lacks a clear beginning, middle, and end; few or inappropriate transitions

Clarity: Attempts to express ideas clearly; sometimes difficult to follow

Coherence: Unclear; lacks beginning, middle and end; fails to use transitions appropriately

Clarity: Disjointed connection of ideas; difficult to follow

For each requirement not completed, points(s) will be deducted as explained below.

(Maximum Deduction 10 Points)

POINTS DEDUCTED:

Requirements for basic APA document formatting and citations

(Maximum Deduction 10 Points)

Your assignment requires the following:

- Name at top of document (-1 point)

- 1 inch margins (-1 point)

- Times/Times New Roman font (-1 point)

- 12 point font (-1 point)

- Double spaced (-1 point)

- Informal citations within the worksheet (-1 point)

- Informal list of references (-2 points)

- Quotation marks when directly quoting a source (-2 points)

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FINAL SCORE:

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