Distinguished - Paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - Paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.  One of these requires improvement.

Basic - Paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations - Paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance -The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Offers a constructive and comprehensive explanation of how we perceive ourselves and our interactions with others.

Proficient - Offers an explanation of how we perceive ourselves and our interactions with others. Some relevant details may be missing.

Basic - Offers an adequate explanation of how we perceive ourselves and our interactions with others, but does not include specific information regarding self-concept and the acting self.

Below Expectations - Offers a very limited explanation of how we perceive ourselves and our interactions with others, and/or does not include specific information regarding self-concept, the acting self, or self-efficacy.

Non-Performance - The explanation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Skillfully and thoroughly describes the judgments we make about other people.

Proficient - Sufficiently describes the judgments we make about other people. Some relevant details are missing.

Basic - Briefly describes the judgments we make about other people, and/or does not describe the role of attributions, attitudes, and behavior.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the judgments we make about other people and does not describe the role of attributions, attitudes, and behavior. Many relevant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides an exceptionally thorough explanation of how we use the power of persuasion.

Proficient - Provides a sufficient explanation of how we use the power of persuasion.  Some relevant details may be missing.

Basic -Provides a brief explanation of how we use the power of persuasion. Many relevant details may be missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an explanation of how we use the power of persuasion.  The explanation is incomplete and/or unclear.

Non-Performance - The explanation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively discusses the factors that lead us to conform and become obedient, including effectively addressing aggression or prosocial behavior.

Proficient - Discusses the factors that lead us to conform and become obedient.  Some relevant details may be missing regarding aggression or prosocial behavior.

Basic -Sufficiently discusses the factors that lead us to conform and become obedient, but does not reference aggression or prosocial behavior.

Below Expectations - Discussion of the factors that lead us to conform and become obedient lack clarity and detail, and/or does not reference aggression or prosocial behavior.

Non-Performance - The discussion is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Clearly  and comprehensively examines the elements of a group, and specifically, the consequences  of groupthink.

Proficient - Sufficiently examines the elements of a group, and specifically, the consequences  of groupthink.  The explanation may be slightly underdeveloped.

Basic -Briefly examines the elements of a group, and/or does not address the specific consequences  of groupthink.

Below Expectations - Attempts to examine the elements of a group address the specific consequences  of groupthink.  The explanation lacks sufficient development.

Non-Performance -The examination is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Exceptionally thorough analysis of the future of social psychology and anticipated new research, reflecting an in-depth understanding of societal changes.

Proficient - Sufficient analysis of the future of social psychology and anticipated new research, reflecting an adequate understanding of societal changes.

Basic -Brief analysis of the future of social psychology and anticipated new research. Some relevant details may not be reflective of an understanding of societal changes.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the future of social psychology and new research anticipated based on societal changes.  The explanation lacks development.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the future of social psychology is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Specific position is inventive, considering the intricate ideas of an issue. Limits of position are recognized. Other viewpoints are synthesized within position.

Proficient -Specific position is adequate, considering some of the complexities of an issue. Limits of position are recognized. Other viewpoints are synthesized within position.

Basic - Specific position is adequate, considering the intricate ideas of an issue. Limits of position are recognized but are not synthesized within position.

Below Expectations - Specific position lacks inventiveness and insufficiently considers the intricate ideas of an issue. Limits of position are overlooked. Other viewpoint are not recognized within position.

Non-Performance -The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished -Renovates ideas or solutions into entirely new forms.

Proficient - Conceives ideas or solutions into a coherent whole.

Basic - Associates ideas or solutions in novel ways.

Below Expectations - Recognizes existing connections among ideas or solutions.

Non-Performance -The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient -Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished -The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirements stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished -Provides ample resources and uses the correct amount of sources from the specified search agents.

Proficient - Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.

Basic - Provides over half of the  sources required in the assignment instructions.

Below Expectations -Provides inadequate number of resources and does not include sources from specified search agents.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.