Sociology

1 Unsatisfactory 0.00%

2 Less than Satisfactory 65.00%

3 Satisfactory 75.00%

4 Good 85.00%

5 Excellent 100.00%

70.0 %Content

10.0 % Discuss patterns of persuasion, conformity, and minority influence seen in the film

Discussion of patters of persuasion, conformity, and minority influence seen in the film is missing.

Discussion of patters of persuasion, conformity, and minority influence seen in the film is vague or inadequate.

Discussion of patters of persuasion, conformity, and minority influence seen in the film is adequate.

Discussion of patters of persuasion, conformity, and minority influence seen in the film is clear and makes some connections to research.

Discussion of patters of persuasion, conformity, and minority influence seen in the film is concise and thorough; makes relevant connections to current research.

15.0 % Analyze issues of prejudice observed while watching the jurors deliberate

Analysis on issues of prejudice observed while watching the jurors deliberate is missing.

Analysis on issues of prejudice observed while watching the jurors deliberate is vague or inadequate.

Analysis on issues of prejudice observed while watching the jurors deliberate is adequate.

Analysis on issues of prejudice observed while watching the jurors deliberate is clear and makes some connections to research.

Analysis on issues of prejudice observed while watching the jurors deliberate is thoughtful and well-researched making relevant connections to current research.

15.0 % Determine if there was evidence of cognitive heuristics. If so, where/how did it occur?

Determination of cognitive heuristics evidence; including where/how it occurred is missing.

Determination of cognitive heuristics evidence; including where/how it occurred is vague or inadequate.

Determination of cognitive heuristics evidence; including where/how it occurred is adequate.

Determination of cognitive heuristics evidence; including where/how it occurred is clear and makes some connections to research.

Determination of cognitive heuristics evidence; including where/how it occurred is thorough and well-researched, making relevant connections to current research.

15.0 % Interpret the catalyst of change that resulted in the outcome of the film, based on your perceptions.

Interpretation of the change catalyst that resulted in the film outcome is missing.

Interpretation of the change catalyst that resulted in the film outcome is vague or inadequate.

Interpretation of the change catalyst that resulted in the film outcome is adequate.

Interpretation of the change catalyst that resulted in the film outcome is clear and makes some connection to research.

Interpretation of the change catalyst that resulted in the film outcome is thoughtful, thorough, and makes relevant connections to current research.

15.0 % Discuss if the group in the film demonstrates group polarization, or if they are at risk for groupthink.

Discussion of group polarization and/or groupthink is missing.

Discussion of group polarization and/or groupthink is vague or inadequate.

Discussion of group polarization and/or groupthink is adequate.

Discussion of group polarization and/or groupthink is clear and makes some connection to research.

Discussion of group polarization and/or groupthink is thoughtful, thorough, and makes relevant connections to current research.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

7.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

8.0 % Argument Logic and Construction

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

10.0 %Format

5.0 % Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

5.0 % Research Citations (in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)

No reference page is included. No citations are used.

Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.

Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.

Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.

In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

100 % Total Weightage