Theoretical Frameworks OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY--- WILL PAY $15

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

30.0 %Create an essay of 750 -1,000 words in length that does the following, 1. Briefly, and in your own words, describe each of the four theories discussed in Chapter 1 of the text.

Essay does not authentically describe each of the four theories discussed in Chapter 1 of the text

Essay authentically describes each of the four theories discussed in Chapter 1 of the text. The topic is skimmed over and is lacking depth of any kind. Demonstrates poor understanding of topic.

Essay authentically describes each of the four theories discussed in Chapter 1 of the text with some level of depth; explanation is limited and lacks some evidence to support claims. Demonstrates a minimal understanding of the topic.

Essay authentically describes each of the four theories discussed in Chapter 1 of the text with accurate details and evidence; explanation provides analysis with clear evidence to support claims.

Essay authentically describes each of the four theories discussed in Chapter 1 of the text with quality details and factual evidence; explanation is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of topic.

40.0 %2. Think of an example (a situation or event that has to do with a marriage or a family) that has happened to you or someone you know fairly well and show how that situation or event could be explained and understood by one of these four theories.

Essay does not identify an event related to marriage.

Essay identifies an event related to marriage, but does not apply a sociological theory to explain the event. The topic is skimmed over and is lacking depth of any kind. Demonstrates poor understanding of topic.

Essay identifies an event related to marriage with some level of depth; explanation of how a sociological theory could explain the event is limited and lacks some evidence to support claims. Demonstrates a minimal understanding of the topic.

Essay identifies an event related to marriage; theory is delineated with accurate details and evidence; explanation of how the specific theory could explain the event provides analysis with clear evidence to support claims.

Essay identifies an event related to marriage; theory is delineated with quality details and factual evidence; explanation is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of topic.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

10.0 %Paragraph Development and Transitions

Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.

Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.

Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.

A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.

There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

10.0 %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 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.