SOC312.W5A1.05.2013

Description:


Total Possible Score: 16.00

Provides an Explanation of the Nine Items to be Included in the Handbook of Suggestions for Parenting

Total: 7.00

Distinguished - Provides a detailed and comprehensive explanation of all nine items to be included in the handbook of suggestions for parenting.

Proficient - Provides an explanation of nine items to be included in the handbook of suggestions for parenting. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Provides a brief explanation of at least eight items to be included in the handbook of instructions for parenting. Several relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Provides a minimal explanation of at least six items to be included in the handbook of instructions for parenting. Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the nine items to be included in the handbook of suggestions for parenting is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Provides a Creative PowerPoint Presentation with 15 Slides, Including an Image that Represents Each Item

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Provides a highly creative PowerPoint presentation with at least 15 detailed slides. Includes entirely appropriate images that represent each item.

Proficient - Provides a creative PowerPoint presentation with 15 slides. Includes appropriate images that represent most items.

Basic - Provides a PowerPoint presentation with at least 14 slides. Includes mostly appropriate images that represent some items.

Below Expectations - Provides a creative PowerPoint presentation with at least 13 slides. Includes somewhat appropriate images that represent few items.

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


PowerPoint: Graphics/Presentation of Information

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Exceptional use of relevant graphics, sound, and/or animation, which assist in presenting the overall main point and enhance understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships. There is a consistent theme, format, and font which augment the readability of the presentation.

Proficient - Sufficient use of graphics, sound, and/or animation, which assist in presenting the overall main point and enhance understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships. There is a consistent theme, format, and font which augment the readability of the presentation.

Basic - Somewhat uses graphics, sound, and/or animation to assist in the presentation of the main point. There is not a consistent theme/format to augment the readability of the presentation.

Below Expectations - Attempts to use graphics, sound, and/or animation to assist in presenting the overall main point; however, they do not enhance the understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships. There is not a consistent theme/format to augment the readability of the presentation.

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


Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

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


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 1.00

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.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the presentation, title slide, and reference slide.

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

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the presentation. 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.


Written Communication: Slide Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - The presentation meets the specific slide requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The presentation closely meets the slide requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The presentation meets over half of the slide requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

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

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


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference slide are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference slide are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference slide are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference slide are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

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