SOCI 1301 Rubrics

SOCI 1301 ACTIVITY 1 RUBRIC

In Activity #1 you completed an observational study of an aspect of human behavior of your choice. The assignment required you to send a brief research report that included specific components. The following rubric explains the points you received based on the report you sent.

___ What you observed, why and how (2 points max)

___ Your interpretation (2 points max)

___ What you would do next and why (1 point max)

___ Your conclusions about observational research as a method (2 points max)

___ Specific and detailed connections to course content (3 points max)

This is the part of the assignment in which you should show off how much you know. You should have already gone through the margin notes and presentations that deal with relevant topics so it should be easy to make those connections.

___ Correct spelling and grammar (No points counted off on 1^st assignment.)

If necessary, work on your spelling and grammar before you start losing points.

___ Submitted by deadline OR ___ days late (Subtract 1 point per day late.)

I tend to be a bit more lenient than usual when I grade the first assignment. I know students aren’t sure initially what a professor expects so, for example, I might give the maximum points for an answer that really wasn’t fully developed, didn’t provide enough detail or etc. On future assignments I’ll use a rubric based on the assignment instructions as I’ve done here but I will hold students responsible for complying with all of the instructions. An assignment that includes words such as detailed, specific, discuss, explain, why, understanding, thorough, relevant concepts or etc, almost always requires an organized and in-depth response written in complete sentences and using correct spelling and grammar.

SOCI 1301 ACTIVITY 2 RUBRIC

In Activity #2 you used content analysis to look at core values. The assignment required you to send a brief research report that included specific components. The following rubric explains the points you received based on the report you sent.

___ Comparison of current and past American core values (2 points max)

___ Discussion of core values of three other countries (3 points max)

___ Your conclusions about newspapers as an indication of culture (1 point max)

___ Specific and detailed connections to course content (3 points max)

___ Correct spelling and grammar (1 point max)

___ Submitted by deadline OR ___ days late (Subtract 1 point per day late.)

SOCI 1301 ACTIVITY 3 RUBRIC

In Activity #3 you had to validate the existence of an informal norm or folkway. The assignment required you to send a summary of what occurred that included specific components. The following rubric explains the points you received based on the summary you sent.

___ What you did and the norm you were attempting to validate (2 points max)

___ The reactions from your subjects (2 points max)

___ Whether or not you believe the norm was validated (2 points max)

___ Specific and detailed connections to course content (2 points max)

___ Correct spelling and grammar (2 points max)

___ Submitted by deadline OR ___ days late (Subtract 1 point per day late.)

SOCI 1301 ACTIVITY 4 RUBRIC

In Activity #4 you had to conduct an interview with an older person. The assignment required you to send an analysis of the interview that included specific components. The following rubric explains the points you received based on the analysis you sent.

___ Description of subject’s ideas (2 points max)

___ Description of any patterns that existed (2 points max)

___ Description of interviewer’s reactions (2 points max)

___ Specific and detailed connections to course content (2 points max)

___ Correct spelling and grammar (2 points max)

___ Submitted by deadline OR ___ days late (Subtract 1 point per day late.)

SOCI 1301 CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY RUBRIC

Categories	4 points	3 points	2 points	1 point	POINTS
INTRODUCTION reader engagement explanation of topic	Well-developed intro engages reader and creates interest. Contains well-defined and thorough explanation of topic.	Introduction creates interest but not well developed. Contains an explanation of topic.	Intro is generic, creating little interest. Contains adequate explanation of topic but is vague.	Intro is collection of random info not related to topic. Explanation of topic is vague or unclear.
TOPIC argument main points supporting examples	Argument logical and thoughtful. Well-developed points directly relate to topic. Supporting examples are concrete and detailed.	Argument present, adequate. Main points relate to topic but don’t go beyond the obvious. Supporting examples general and/or unspecific.	Argument present but weak. Some main points are present but missing obvious points. Few supporting examples given are weak or irrelevant.	Argument not present. Few main points, poor development of ideas. No supporting examples given.
ORGANIZATION structure transitions	Logical progression of ideas, clear structure that enhances topic. Transitions are thoughtful and flow with essay.	Logical progression of ideas but structure not always clear. Transitions are present, but often weak or awkward.	Structure is clear but at times is awkward and/or distracting. Some weak/poor transitions are present.	No discernible structure and/or organization. No transitions are present.
STYLE AND MECHANICS sentence flow and variety language and word choice	Writing is smooth and skillful, with strong, varied sentences. Language is direct and concise, and words chosen are clear and suitable.	Writing is clear and sentences often have varied structure. Language is sometimes overly wordy, and/or words chosen are fillers or artificial.	Writing is clear overall, but sentences lack variety. Language is often redundant or pompous, and/or words chosen are unsuitable.	Writing is hard to follow with fragments or run-on sentences. Language is chaotic and words chosen are inappropriate for college-level work.
SPELLING AND GRAMMAR	Spelling and grammar are correct. No errors.	Spelling and grammar mainly correct, with few errors (1-3).	Some errors in spelling and grammar (4-6).	Distracting number of spelling and grammar errors.
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LATE POINTS DEDUCTED (1 PER DAY LATE)
TOTAL POINTS

Remember that this is a 20-point assignment ... the detail and comprehensiveness of your response should reflect that additional weight.

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SOCI 1301 PROJECT RUBRIC

For your project you had to complete a minimum number of hours of ethnographic observation in the field. The assignment required you to take detailed field notes following a prescribed format and submit your typed copy of those notes and a setting map. The following rubric explains the points you received based on the work you submitted.

___ Detailed setting map showing location of researcher and others (5 points max)

___ Descriptive notes – thick description with sufficient detail to show setting (5 points max)

___ Analytical notes – make appropriate connections to sociological concepts (5 points max)

___ Process notes – show some awareness and understanding of research process (3 points max)

___ Correct spelling and grammar (2 points max)

___ Submitted by deadline OR ___ days late (Subtract 1 point per day late.)

Remember that this is a 20-point assignment ... the detail and comprehensiveness of your response should reflect that additional weight. It's also your last opportunity to show me how much you've learned in the course.