Skip to main content
iRubric: SocialChange rubric

iRubric: SocialChange rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
SocialChange 
PopMedia-StarTrek
Rubric Code: T36388
By plreichel
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Graduate

Powered by iRubric Social Change Paper
  Below

Effort at this level is less than expected and is graded as "B-"

(N/A)

Meets

Effort at this level represents what is expected and is graded in the "B" range

(N/A)

Exceeds

Effort at this level is more than expected and is graded in the "B+" to "A" range

(N/A)

Paper Content
Law/decision #1

Identify a law or judicial decision believed to have created or accelerated social change
Below

A law/decision for this category is either not identified or is so poorly explained that it is not clear what the law/decision is or into which category it falls.
Meets

The "successful" law/decision is clearly articulated, its history explained, and some documentation provided to support the claim of success.
Exceeds

The "successful" law/decision is clearly articulated, its history explained, and persuasive documentation provided to support the claim of success.
Law/decision #2

Identify a second law or judicial decision believed to have failed to create or accelerate social change
Below

A law/decision for this category is either not identified or is so poorly explained that it is not clear what the law/decision is or into which category it falls.
Meets

The "unsuccessful" law/decision is clearly articulated, its history explained, and some documentation is provided to support the claim of success.
Exceeds

The "unsuccessful" law/decision is clearly articulated, its history explained, and persuasive documentation is provided to support the claim of success.
3 bullets

(1) social structure and historical conditions framing the law/decision, (2) goals, (3) content
Below

The three bulleted items in the assignment are either not provided or are provided so poorly as to be confusing and nonsensical.
Meets

Whether covered in different or the same section of the paper, all 3 bulleted items are clearly covered for both laws.
Exceeds

Whether covered in different or the same section of the paper, all 3 bulleted items are covered and in a complete way that shows creativity, understanding, and analysis by the author.
Incorporates Evan

Paper should incorporate Evan's 7 conditions with a concluding section that analyzes each law/decision it term of how completely it meets the conditions.
Below

Evan's seven conditions are not used or are used so poorly that understanding by the student is doubtful.
Meets

Evan's conditions are applied to both laws/ decisions in an understandable manner, but analysis of how well each law/decision met each of the condition is basic and shows minimal creativity.
Exceeds

In an especially creative way, the author clearly articulates Evan's conditions, applies them to both laws/decisions used, and provides an especially insightful analysis..
Additional sources

As with all assignments, showing an ability to incorporate other course material and/or outside material is always desired
Below

There is no attempt to include reference to other topics covered in this course or material from outside sources.
Meets

There is a good attempt to include in the paper some reference to other aspects of this class and/or material from outside sources.
Exceeds

In several places throughout the paper, the student makes appropriate references to other topics covered in this class and brings in relevant material from outside sources in order to strengthen the student's points.
Writing Skills
The items below are important but play a lesser role in the paper's overall grade
Organization/Structure

Below

Poor structure and/or organization detracts from the paper's message leaving the reader with little understanding of the author's intent or the paper's theme.
Meets

Paper has basic introduction, body, and conclusion elements that enable the reader to easily follow the paper's flow. There may be minor problems with paragraph transition or how the introduction or conclusion is presented.
Exceeds

Paper is very well organized and structured with a helpful introduction, logical flow of topics, good paragraph transition, and a conclusion that links to the body of the paper.
Grammar, etc.

Below

Grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors as so frequent that they detract from the paper's content.
Meets

Rules of grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation are followed and any minor errors that may occur do not detract from the paper's readability.
Exceeds

Spelling and grammatical errors are rare Rules of grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation are followed
APA Style

Below

Much of the paper includes poorly or incorrectly cited material or fails to include an APA style Reference list.
Meets

All in text citations and the Reference list are correctly documented, but a few are not in APA format.
Exceeds

All in text citations and the Reference list are correctly documented in APA format.





Types:

Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n232