Assignment: Identity Development in Adolescence
Assignment: Identity Development in Adolescence
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Grading Rubric
Score Total: 50 points
_____ Introduction – select all that apply (2 points)
______ Introduction includes a problem statement (1)
______ Introduction includes a hypothesis in which your expected results are discussed (1)
_____ Explanation of Marcia’s Theory – select all that apply (8 points)
______ Paper includes a listing of the statuses (2)
______ Paper incudes an explanation of the statuses (1-3)
______ Paper includes a description of the age related changes in statuses. (1-3)
_____ Subjects and Methods – select all that apply (6 points)
______ Average age of all participations is given (1)
______ Average age of teenagers is given (1)
______ Average age of emerging adults is given (1)
______ Number of males and females is provided (1)
______ How subjects were recruited and how interview was conducted is covered (1- 2)
_____ Results – Identity Status – select all that apply (12 points)
_____ The correct identity status is listed for each participant (1 point per participant, 4)
_____ The identity status is correctly explained for each participant (2 pts per participant, 8)
_____ Results – Developmental Differences – select all that apply (6 points)
_____ Paper includes a statement indicating that there was a difference or no difference (2 )
_____ Paper includes evidence to support the statement regarding differences. (1-4)
Discussion – Age Differences (10 points)
_____ If difference: Explanation as to why there was an age difference is provided (1 – 4)
_____ If no differences: Explanation as to why there were no age differences is provided (1–4)
_____ Paper addresses comparison with Marcia’s findings re: age related differences (1 – 6)
_____ Discussion – Practicality of Marcia’s Theory – select all that apply (4 points)
_____ Opinion is stated regarding whether or not Marcia’s theory would aid in a real setting
with teens (2)
_____ If helpful: Example is provided as to how the theory could be used in a real setting (not
required if answer is that is not useful in the real world) (1-2)
_____ If not helpful: Explanation is provided describing why it is not helpful (1-2)
Conclusion – select all that apply (2 points)
_____ Results of the study are summarized in the conclusion (1)
_____ Suggestions regarding future research directions OR how data aids the knowledge in
this content area (1)
_____ Mechanics (-5 points)
_____ The paper is highly organized with paragraphs that are well written, flow logically
(transitions) are without spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. (0)
______ The paper is organized, & paragraphs do flow logically (transitions) but there some
errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. (-2)
_____ The paper is organized, but paragraphs do not flow logically (few transitions) and/or
contain many errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. (-4)
_____ The paper is disorganized with paragraphs that are weakly developed and/or significant
errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation (-5)
_____ APA formatting for citations (-10 points)
______ Paper has both in-text citations and a reference list but done incorrectly (-3 )
______ Paper is missing either the in-text citation OR the reference list (-5)
______ Paper is missing both the in-text citation AND the reference list (-10)