Assignment 04
SO115 Essentials of Sociology
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.
Respond to this topic using a five paragraph format. The lead paragraph should state your position on the topic and preview the points you intend to address. Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4, are your body paragraphs. Each should address one of the three key points or topics you want to discuss and evaluate. The final paragraph should restate your thesis and review the points you’ve made in the body paragraphs.
Utilizing information provided by your text, compare the insights into socialization provided by Charles Horton Cooley, George Herbert Mead, and Jean Piaget, in order to decide which theorist gives us the most useful insights into the development of the Self.
Note: There is no absolute “right answer” to this essay. It’s up to you to apply your critical thinking to the assigned topic. It’s up to you to decide which theorist tells us the most about the process of socialization and why you think that’s the case.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
20 points15 points10 points5 points
The opening paragraph
begins with the thesis
statement and previews
points supporting the thesis.
The opening paragraph
contains the thesis
statement near the end of
the paragraph and previews
of the supporting points are
weak or fuzzy.
The opening paragraph does
not include a thesis
statement, merely implying
what the thesis statement
may be.
The opening paragraph lacks
a thesis statement and fails
to preview supporting
points.
40 points30 points20 points10 points
Overall, the three body
paragraphs clearly and
logically express the topic
points while utilizing a
variety of helpful transitions
within and between
paragraphs.
Overall, the three body
paragraphs fairly clearly
express the topic points, but
the use of effective
transitions is somewhat
weak and uneven.
Overall, the three body
paragraphs poorly express
the topic points, and there
are no effective transitions
and the paper is difficult to
read.
Overall, the three body
paragraphs fail to clearly or
logically express apparent or
implied supporting points
and transitions are non-
existent.
20 points15 points10 points5 points
The concluding paragraph re-
states the thesis and clearly
reviews the three supporting
points.
The concluding paragraph re-
states the thesis but reviews
of the supporting point
reviews are weak.
The concluding paragraph
does not re-state the thesis
statement and reviews of
supporting points are lacking.
There is no concluding
paragraph. The essay just
ends.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student does not make any
errors in grammar or spelling,
especially those that distract
the reader from the content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
The paper is written in
proper APA and
organizational format. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and cited
correctly. Excellent
organization, including a
variety of thoughtful
transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible,
and most are cited correctly.
Adequate organization
includes a variety of
appropriate transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited correctly. Essay is
poorly organized, but may
include a few effective
transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many sources
used for quotes and facts are
less than credible (suspect)
and/or are not cited
correctly. Essay is
disorganized and does not
include effective transitions.
Opening Paragraph
and Thesis Statement
(20 Points)
Mechanics (10 Points)
Body Paragraphs
(40 Points)
Concluding Paragraph
(20 Points)
Format – APA Format,
Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (10 Points)
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