SOCI 201 Sociological Observation Grading Rubric Module/Week 5 Criteria Levels of Achievement Content 70% 63 points Advanced 90-100% (A) Proficient 70-89% (B-C) Developing 1-69% (< D) Not present Content 57 to 63 points The paper exceeds content requirements: The assignment is an observation study of current social problem chosen from the list provided in the assignment instructions. The paper is 6-8 pages long; all topics are clearly addressed, including all parts of the paper. Information clearly relates to the main topic; paper includes supporting details. All supportive facts are reported accurately or paraphrased, and appropriately cited using APA guidelines. 44 to 56 points The paper meets content requirements: The assignment is an observation study of current social problem chosen from the list provided in the assignment instructions. The paper is 6-8 pages long; all topics are clearly addressed, including all parts of the paper. Information clearly relates to the main topic; paper includes supporting details. All supportive facts are reported accurately or paraphrased, and appropriately cited using APA guidelines. 1 to 43 points The paper meets some of the content requirements: The assignment is an observation study of current social problem chosen from the list provided in the assignment instructions. The paper is 6-8 pages long; all topics are clearly addressed, including all parts of the paper. Information clearly relates to the main topic; paper includes supporting details. All supportive facts are reported accurately or paraphrased, and appropriately cited using APA guidelines. 0 points Not present. Structure 30% 27 points Advanced 90-100% (A) Proficient 70-89% (B-C) Developing 1-69% (< D) Not present Mechanics 24 to 27 points The paper exceeds structure requirements: Paper is free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors. 19 to 23 points The paper meets structure requirements: Paper is free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors. 1 to 18 points The paper meets most of the structure requirements: Paper is free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors. 0 points Not present. Exemplary Proficient Progressing Emerging Element (1): Responsiveness: Did the student respond to the main question of the week? 9 points (28%) Posts exceed requirements of the Discussion instructions (e.g., respond to the question being asked; go beyond what is required [i.e., incorporates additional readings outside of the assigned Learning Resources, and/or shares relevant professional experiences]; are substantive, reflective, and refers to Learning Resources demonstrating that the student has considered the information in Learning Resources and colleague postings). 9 points Posts are responsive to and meet the requirements of the Discussion instructions. Posts respond to the question being asked in a substantive, reflective way and refer to Learning Resources demonstrating that the student has read, viewed, and consider.