Social problems-united states’ border issue with Mexico
DescriptionInstructions:
This Unit 1 Assignment is the first stage in the exploration of one specific social problem in your own community that you will investigate over the semester of this course. For this first assignment, you will not only identify your social problem, but you will also demonstrate your understanding of the three main sociological theories by explaining how each one would describe and account for your chosen social problem in your community.
Step 1 – Carefully review Chapter 1 in your textbook and lecture notes.
Step 2 – Pick a social problem you will explore this semester. Write an essay as described by the guidelines and rubric.
Step 3 – Submit your paper as an online submission.
Rubric
Unit 1 Rubric
Unit 1 Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content/Development
20.0 pts
Exceptional
The student analyzes a social problem from all three sociological perspectives accurately; the student compares and contrasts the theories in detail; major points are supported by specific details and examples; the student uses at least two academic sources to support facts with in-text citations.
17.0 pts
Above Average
The student analyzes a social problem from all three sociological perspectives accurately; the student compares and contrasts the theories but misses some detail; major points are supported with examples; the student uses at least two academic sources to support facts with in-text citations.
14.0 pts
Average
The student analyzes a social problem from two of the three theories accurately; the student attempts to compare and contrast the theories but misses some detail; major points are supported with examples; the student uses at least one academic sources to support facts with in-text citations.
10.0 pts
Developing
Student attempts to analyze a social problem from at least one theory; student attempts to compare and contrast the theories but missing some detail; major points are only minimally supported with examples; student uses less than two academic sources to support facts with in-text citations.
8.0 pts
Needs Improvement
The student does not accurately identify a social problem and lacks understanding of theories; the student does not compare and contrasts the theories; major points are not supported with examples and/or in-text citations.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Readability
2.5 pts
Mastery
The Paper is written with a strong introductory paragraph, strong paragraph transitions, logical flow, and a strong conclusion. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Less than 2 spelling/grammatical errors.
1.0 pts
Developing
Paper is written with an introductory paragraph, paragraph transitions, logical flow, and conclusion. Sentence structure has some inconsistencies; more than 2 spelling/grammatical errors.
0.0 pts
Needs Improvement
The Paper is written with no introductory paragraph, sentence structure is difficult to follow, and no conclusion; more than 5 spelling/grammatical errors.
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA format
2.5 pts
Mastery
The student has 1 or fewer APA errors throughout the entire assignment including the title page, the body of the paper, and the reference page.
1.0 pts
Developing
The student has less than 3 APA errors throughout the entire assignment including the title page, the body of the paper, and the reference page.
0.0 pts
Needs Improvement
The student did not use APA format or more than 3 errors are present.
2.5 pts
Total Points: 25.0
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