Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Introduces paper clearly by introducing topic, news article, theory, or some element of the paper, and also mentions paper’s objective(s)
10 pts
Sophisticated
9 pts
Developed
7 pts
Emerging
Minimum passing score=6
0 pts
Absent or inadequate
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Summarizes briefly the family phenomenon in the news article
10 pts
Sophisticated
9 pts
Developed
7 pts
Emerging
Minimum passing score=6
0 pts
Absent or inadequate
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Defines theory and indicates understanding of theory’s role in sociology
10 pts
Sophisticated
9 pts
Developed
7 pts
Emerging
Minimum passing score=6
0 pts
Absent or inadequate
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Demonstrates understanding of one theory in sociology of family and applies it to illuminate the family phenomenon in the news article
20 pts
Sophisticated
18 pts
Developed
15 pts
Emerging
Minimum passing score=12
0 pts
Absent or inadequate
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Explains the soc. idea of family as a public/private good and relates how this idea is reflected (or not) in the news article or by the phenomenon related in the news article.
15 pts
Sophisticated
13 pts
Developed
10 pts
Emerging
Minimum passing score=9
0 pts
Absent or inadequate
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Effectively uses course materials to offer other points of discussion of the family phenomenon (minimum of 3 different sources, may occur throughout the paper)
10 pts
Sophisticated
9 pts
Developed
7 pts
Emerging
Minimum passing score=6
0 pts
Absent or inadequate
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Concludes paper effectively by bringing the discussion back to the paper’s beginnings, or by bringing together the paper’s conclusions
10 pts
Sophisticated
9 pts
Developed
7 pts
Emerging
Minimum passing score=6
0 pts
Absent or inadequate
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Organizes paper carefully (logic, transitions)
5 pts
Sophisticated
4 pts
Developed
3 pts
Emerging
0 pts
Absent or inadequate
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Edits paper carefully and other paper mechanics are sound (no typos, grammar mistakes)
5 pts
Sophisticated
4 pts
Developed
3 pts
Emerging
0 pts
Absent or inadequate
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Cites appropriately using APA format, both within the paper with in-text citations and in the corresponding References section
5 pts
Sophisticated
4 pts
Developed
3 pts
Emerging
0 pts
Absent or inadequate
5 pts
Total Points: 100
