Module One Essay Rubric
Development
of Ideas 50%
Poor
1 Point: 25%
Fails to define
the sociological
imagination or
defines in a way
that is very
vague or mostly
inaccurate. Fails
to apply these
concepts to the
example in
question or
does so in a
vague or
inaccurate way.
May include
incorrect
information or
irrelevant
examples.
Fair
2 Points: 50%
Defines the concept
of the sociological
imagination and uses
the concept to
describe the forces
that shaped life
outcomes in the
decision to attend
college, but may be
somewhat vague or
include incorrect
information.
Responses may vary
but should illustrate
how biography is
shaped by history
and social context.
Response should
include a few
examples, such as:
• family socioeconomic status, •
peer aspirations in
high school, • family
history of collegegoing (parents,
siblings,
grandparents), •
access to
information about
colleges or lack
thereof. The
response may
include irrelevant or
incorrect examples.
Average
3 Points: 75%
Defines the concept
of the sociological
imagination and
correctly uses the
concept to describe
the forces that
shaped life outcomes
in the decision to
attend college. The
definition of
sociological
imagination should
address that many
things we experience
as personal problems
– for example, debt
from student loans –
are really social
issues that are
widely shared.
Responses may vary
but should illustrate
one example of how
biography is shaped
by history and social
context. Response
should include some
examples, such as:
• family socioeconomic status, •
peer aspirations in
high school, • family
history of collegegoing (parents,
siblings,
grandparents), •
access to
information about
colleges or lack
thereof.
Exemplary
4 Points: 100%
Defines with a high
level of sophistication
and competence the
concept of the
sociological
imagination and
correctly uses the
concept to describe
the forces that shaped
life outcomes in the
decision to attend
college. The definition
of sociological
imagination should
address that many
things we experience
as personal problems –
for example, debt
from student loans –
are really social issues
that are widely shared.
Responses may vary
but should illustrate
how biography is
shaped by history and
social context.
Response should
include many
examples, such as:
• family socioeconomic status, •
peer aspirations in
high school, • family
history of collegegoing (parents,
siblings,
grandparents), •
access to information
about colleges or lack
thereof.
Organization
10%
Conventions
10%
Poor
1 Point: 25%
A lack of
organization
profoundly
interferes with the
reader's
understanding of
the respondent's
point of view.
Response lacks
transitions that
would help the
reader follow the
essay. Both the
introduction and
the conclusion are
absent or
ineffective.
Response contains
a large number of
errors in grammar,
spelling,
punctuation, or
word choice. Many
errors interfere
with the reader's
understanding.
Response
demonstrates little
to no variety in
sentence structure.
Demonstrates a
lack of control over
basic
conventions.
Fair
2 Points: 50%
A lack of
organization
interferes with the
reader's
understanding of
the respondent's
point of view.
Response has few
transitions that
would help the
reader follow the
essay. Either the
introduction or the
conclusion or both
are ineffective.
Average
3 Points: 75%
Organization helps
the reader
understand the
respondent's point
of view. Transitions
connect some
concepts. Contains
an appropriate
introduction and
conclusion.
Exemplary
4 Points: 100%
Organization is
clear and helps the
reader understand
the respondent's
point of view.
Transitions connect
concepts and guide
the reader.
Contains an
effective
introduction and
conclusion.
Response contains
a substantial
number of errors in
grammar, spelling,
punctuation, or
word choice. Many
errors interfere
with the reader's
understanding.
Response
demonstrates little
to no variety in
sentence structure.
Demonstrates
minimal control
over basic
conventions.
Response contains
a significant but not
excessive number
of errors in
grammar, spelling,
punctuation, or
word choice. Most
errors do not
interfere with the
reader's
understanding.
Response
demonstrates some
variety in sentence
structure.
Demonstrates
control over basic
but not complex
conventions.
Response does not
contain a
significant number
of errors in
grammar, spelling,
punctuation, or
word choice. Errors
do not interfere
with the reader's
understanding.
Response
demonstrates
variety in sentence
structure.
Demonstrates
sophistication and
skill with a wide
variety of
conventions.
Voice 10%
Focus and
Coherence
20%
Poor
1 Point: 25%
The writing may
lack voice or use a
tone inappropriate
for the audience.
Word choices are
vague,
inappropriate, or
incorrect.
Sentences may be
limited in variety or
be comprised of
awkward fragments
or run-ons which
produce a halting
voice. No
commitment to
audience and/or
topic is evident.
Response provides
no significant
justification for its
conclusions. Logic,
examples, and
illustrative
language are
absent,
inconsistent,
and/or ineffective.
References to
people, events,
places,
relationships, etc.
demonstrate no
more than a weak
grasp of the
relevant history.
Fair
2 Points: 50%
The writing may
have an artificial or
uneven tone. Word
choice may be
simple and limited,
or overly jargonistic,
reflecting text
written to impress.
There may be little
evidence the writer
is engaged in the
topic; the text lacks
liveliness. Sentences
may be choppy,
rambling, or
repetitive in a way
that limits fluency.
There may be little
or no audience
awareness.
Response provides
some justification for
its conclusions. Some
combination of logic,
examples, and
illustrative language
are present but are
inconsistent or
somewhat
ineffective.
References to
people, events,
places, relationships,
etc. demonstrate
only a partial
understanding of the
relevant history.
Average
3 Points: 75%
The writing has a
clear but
uncomplicated
voice. The writing is
relatively fluent, but
overall it may lack
spontaneity and
vitality. Word choice
is appropriate and
functional.
Sentences may
occasionally be
awkward or
repetitious but
demonstrate some
variety in structure.
Some awareness of
audience is
evident.
Exemplary
4 Points: 100%
The writing has an
individual,
engaging voice
with a compelling
tone. There is a
sense of a
personality behind
the written words.
Words are precise
and natural.
Sentences are
graceful and clear
with a natural
rhythm and
variety that
demonstrate
fluency.
Awareness of
audience is
evident.
Response justifies its Response
conclusions through persuasively
some combination
justifies its
of logic, examples,
conclusions
and illustrative
through logic,
language.
examples, and
References to
illustrative
people, events,
language.
places,
References to
relationships, etc.
people, events,
effectively
places,
demonstrate a good relationships, etc.
command of the
effectively
relevant history.
demonstrate a
strong command
of the relevant
history.
Instructions
Throughout human history the first question parents have asked at the birth of
a child has been whether the child is a boy or a girl. The answer to this question
impacts the socialization of that child for the rest of his or her life. For example,
from birth children are assigned the colors of pink or blue and given specific
gender related toys depending on their sex. Think about how you have been
socialized in relation to sex and gender. Consider your parents' and media's
influence over your life as a male or female as well as the broader impact of
society on masculinity and femininity. Write an essay on the concepts of sex,
gender and gender roles. First, explain the differences between sex and gender.
Next, provide examples of how gender roles relate to your personal life.
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