SO115 Essentials of Sociology

    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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