Assignment 1 meets the following course objectives:
· Apply a sociological perspective to the social world.
· Analyze contemporary social issues using the sociological imagination and use sociological
theories and concepts to analyze everyday life.
· Demonstrate the ability to identify, locate, and retrieve information related to the topics in the
course.
· Describe culture and socialization
Purpose
The primary goal of this exercise is to apply your developing sociological knowledge and skills to the
analysis of the process of socialization.
Writing Expectations
This paper should be 4 pages, plus the cover page for a total of 5 pages. Format required: double-spaced, 12 pt font (Arial or Times New Roman), with 1″ margins. Check your paper for accuracy prior to submission.
Instructions:
Describe and analyze the process of socialization. Begin with responding to the question “Who Am I?”
1. In your description, make sure to incorporate the concepts we have addressed in the course,
such as roles, statuses, group membership, etc. Your response to this question should be at
least 1+ page in length.
2. Next, analyze at least 4 concepts of socialization that have affected your development as an
individual, focusing on childhood socialization. Consider, for example, the ways in which the
family, religion, media, peers, and education have influenced your development, opportunities, and life choices.
3. Your analysis of the process of socialization should be 3+ pages in length and incorporate at
least 4 sociological concepts or theories covered in this course (hint: sociological
concepts should be clearly identified and then applied; any paraphrasing or direct quotes
used from another source should include APA formatted in-text citations and a full citation at
the end of the essay.
Assignment 1: Who am I
| Assignment 1: Who am I |
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWho am I description |
| 20.0 pts
Full Marks
Exemplary Detailed description of individual’s identity, roles, statuses as applicable. |
15.0 pts
Accomplished
Accomplished Discussed roles and statuses, including the setting and preparation as applicable. |
10.0 pts
Developing
Developing Discussed roles and statuses, some details lacking |
9.0 pts
Beginning
Beginning Briefly described roles and statuses, details lacking. |
4.0 pts
Did not attempt
Did not attempt No discussion of roles and statuses or description lacks detail. |
0.0 pts
No Marks |
|
20.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis of socialization |
| 40.0 pts
Exemplary
Exemplary Clearly analyzed socialization process, identifying and describing 4+ influential agents of socialization. |
30.0 pts
Accomplished
Accomplished Discussed the socialization process, identifies and describes 4 influential agents of socialization |
20.0 pts
Developing
Developing Discussed the socialization process; some detail lacking. |
10.0 pts
Beginning
Beginning Discussed meaning of the events; did not include cultural, symbolic, structural, or social meaning. |
5.0 pts
Did not attempt
Did not discuss |
0.0 pts
No Marks |
|
40.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelated concepts |
| 20.0 pts
Exemplary
Exemplary Clearly and correctly applied 4+ relevant sociological concepts and/or theories. |
15.0 pts
Accomplished
Accomplished Applied 4 relevant sociological concepts and/or theories. |
10.0 pts
Developing
Developing Applied at least 3 related concepts; some detail lacking. |
5.0 pts
Beginning
Beginning Applied at least 1 concept; some detail lacking. |
2.0 pts
Did not attempt
Did not include related concepts or application is lacking in detail. |
0.0 pts
No Marks |
|
20.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Expectations |
| 10.0 pts
Exemplary
Exemplary Follows writing expectations. Includes a title page. Included APA formatted in-text citations and full references for all paraphrased and quoted work from other sources. |
8.0 pts
Accomplished
Accomplished Some writing expectations may have been missed. Minor errors in APA formatting of citations. |
5.0 pts
Developing
Developing Writing expectations somewhat followed. Multiple errors in APA formatting of citations. |
3.0 pts
Beginning
Beginning Writing expectations not followed; little use of APA format. |
1.0 pts
Did not attempt
Did not attempt Writing expectations not met; APA format not attempted. |
0.0 pts
No Marks |
|
10.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Spelling |
| 10.0 pts
Exemplary
Exemplary Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
8.0 pts
Accomplished
Accomplished Author makes a couple errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
5.0 pts
Developing
Developing Author makes a few errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
3.0 pts
Beginning
Beginning Author makes multiple errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
1.0 pts
Did not attempt
Author makes so many errors in grammar and spelling that the intent of the paper cannot be understood |
0.0 pts
No Marks |
|
10.0 pts |
| Total Points: 100.0 |
