Description
This assignment requires you to write essays in response to each of the following:
In your own words, describe basic sociological concepts used to differentiate and describe social structures. Provide examples where you feel they may be useful.
Describe and critically evaluate sociological theories of crime derived from the structural-functionalist perspective, providing examples.
In the context of the new global economy, provide an overview of the conflict perspective with respect to economic inequality. Provide salient and appropriate examples.
Sources must be cited in APA format.
Rubric Name: Assignment 4 Rubric
This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.
Criteria
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Unacceptable
Criterion Score
Sociological concepts of social structure
30 points
Student provides a clear and logical description of sociological concepts of social structure. Examples are salient and appropriate.
20 points
Student provides a mostly clear and logical description of sociological concepts of social structure. Examples are mostly salient and appropriate.
10 points
Student provides a weak or unclear description of sociological concepts of social structure. Examples are somewhat salient and appropriate.
0 points
Student does not provide a description of sociological concepts of social structure.
/ 30
Comparison of crime theories derived from the structural-functionalist perspective.
25 points
Student provides a clear and accurate comparison of crime theories derived from the structural-functionalist perspective. Examples are salient and appropriate.
16 points
Student provides a mostly clear and accurate comparison of crime theories derived from the structural-functionalist perspective. Examples are mostly salient and appropriate.
8 points
Student provides a weak or unclear comparison of crime theories derived from the structural-functionalist perspective. Examples are somewhat salient and appropriate.
0 points
Student does not provide a comparison of crime theories derived from the structural-functionalist perspective.
/ 25
Overview of the conflict perspective in the context of globalization.
25 points
Student provides a clear and logical overview of the conflict perspective in the context of globalization. Examples are salient and appropriate.
16 points
Student provides a mostly clear and logical overview of the conflict perspective in the context of globalization. Examples are mostly salient and appropriate.
8 points
Student provides a weak or unclear overview of the conflict perspective in the context of globalization. Examples are somewhat salient and appropriate.
0 points
Student does not provide an overview of the conflict perspective in the context of globalization.
/ 25
Mechanics – Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling
5 points
Student makes no errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
4 points
Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
2 points
Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
0 points
Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
/ 5
Writing Style – Organization, Transitions, Tone
5 points
The assignment is written with excellent organization, thoughtful transitions, and the appropriate tone.
4 points
This writing assignment is adequately organized, but has some errors in the transitions or the tone.
2 points
This writing assignment is poorly organized, or it contains ineffective transitions and/or inappropriate tone.
0 points
This writing assignment displays little to no organization or transitions, and/or does not use the appropriate tone.
/ 5
APA Format – Margins, Font, Spacing, Headings and cover page.
5 points
The margins, font, spacing, headings, and cover page are all formatted properly.
4 points
There are 1-2 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.
2 points
There are 3-4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.
0 points
There are more than 4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.
/ 5
APA Format – Citations and References
5 points
All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, and the references and in-text citations are all properly formatted. Each reference has an in-text citation and in-text citation has a reference.
4 points
All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, but slight errors are present in the format of the in-text citations or references. Or there may be one in-text citation or reference missing.
2 points
Some sources used for quotes and facts are either not credible or there are significant errors in the in-text citations and/or references. Or there are multiple missing in-text citations or references.
0 points
The sources used for quotes and facts are not credible and/or not cited. The in-text citations and/or references are not present.
/ 5
Rubric Total Score
Total
/ 100
Book Reference: Understanding Social Problems; 10th Edition. Author: Linda Mooney. Chapters 1,4 & 6.
