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Sociology Instrument for assessing the Senior Essay

Utilize the following values in the assessment:

(5) Superior
(4) Very Good
(3) Good
(2) Fair
(1) Poor
(0) Unable to Assess/NA
 

Knowledge Component

    Demonstrates the ability to utilize sociological
    concepts and their relationships accurately.
 5  4  3  2  1  0 
    Demonstrates how societal and structural factors
    influence individual behavior and the development
    of the self.
 5  4  3  2  1  0 
    Demonstrates how social interaction and the
    self influence society and social structure.
 5  4  3  2  1  0 

Skill Component

    Identifies the basic assumptions in their writing.  5  4  3  2  1  0 
    Identifies alternative viewpoints in their essay.  5  4  3  2  1  0 
    Critically assess the ideas and research of others.  5  4  3  2  1  0 

Value Component

    Demonstrates and identifies values of the social
    research they have examined for their essay.
 5  4  3  2  1  0 
    Articulates the goal of social betterment as a value
    position for sociological practice.
 5  4  3  2  1  0 
    Articulates the role of the sociologist as a
    concerned citizen.
 5  4  3  2  1  0