Assignment 2: LASA 1: The Application Paperusing the textbook and the Argosy Online Library, write a 1000-word (minimum) paper, using APA standards, that addresses the following questions:Families have changed greatly over the past 60 years, and they continue to become more diverse.Why is the family considered the most important agent of socialization?What caused the dramatic changes to the American family? What are those changes?Describe the differences in marriage and family life that are linked to class, race, gender, and personal choice.Do you feel the trend towards diverse families is positive or negative?If the trend changed towards traditional (pre-World War II) families, how would that affect women’s rights?Please prefer to the grading criteria below ( really important)Unsatisfactory
1
Assignment Components
Explained why
Content was missing
the family is
and /or explanations
considered the
did not address the
most important
question of why the
agent of
family is considered
socialization
the most important
agent in socialization
CO4, CO5
Described the
changes to the
family since 1950
to the present and
explained why
they occurred.
The description was
not appropriately or
properly described
with wide gaps in
reasoning and
examples.
Emerging
2
Proficient
Exemplary
3
4
Content was
presented but was
incomplete and it
was lacking in
addressing the
question of why the
family is considered
the most important
agent in
socialization.
The description was
not fully described
with gaps in
reasoning and
examples.
Content was
adequately presented
and supported
explanation as to
why the family is
considered the most
important agent of
socialization
A fully presented and
supported explanation
as to why the family
is considered the
most important agent
of socialization
Score x 5 =
Maximum 20
points
Content included an
adequate description
of the changes to the
family from 1950 to
the present and
explained with a
reasonable amount
of support from
research and
readings as to why
they occurred.
The comparison and
contrast of the
differences in
marriage and family
with relation to race,
socioeconomic class,
gender, and marital
status was adequate.
Content included
details the changes to
the family from 1950
to the present and
explained with
multiple examples
from of support from
research and readings
as to why they
occurred.
Score x 10 =
Maximum 40
points
Fully compared and
contrasted the
differences in
marriage and family
with depth and
breadth with relation
to race,
socioeconomic class,
gender, and marital
status.
Score x 15 =
Maximum 60
points
Viewpoints were
properly defended
articulation of
personal views on a
Views were not only
a complete and
properly defended
articulation of
Score x 4=
Maximum 16
points
CO7
Compared and
contrasted the
differences in
marriage and
family with
relation to race,
socioeconomic
class, gender, and
marital status.
CO6, CO7
Provided your
personal views on
a trend towards
diverse families as
The scope of the
comparisons and
contrasts were vague
incomplete in breadth
and depth.
The scope of the
comparisons and
contrasts were
partially complete or
lacked in a few
aspects in breadth
and depth.
Viewpoints made
were few and
unsupported or did
not address the
The views presented
were simplistic or
with minimally
sufficient support to
Score
either a positive
or negative.
question sufficiently.
validate them.
trend towards
diverse families as
either a positive or
negative.
Did not provide any
credible response
about how a trend
back towards
traditional (pre-World
War II) families might
affect women’s rights.
The response lacked
interpretation and
provided only
minimal supportive
or appropriate
references.
The response was an
adequate
interpretation with
supportive and
appropriate
references.
Introduction is
present but
incomplete or
underdeveloped.
Introduction has a
clear opening,
provides background
information, and
states the topic.
CO2, CO5
Interpreted how a
trend back
towards
traditional (preWorld War II)
families might
affect women’s
rights
CO6, CO7
Writing Components
Organization
Introduction is limited
Introduction
or missing entirely.
Transitions
Conclusion
The paper lacks a
thesis statement.
CO_W
Transitions are
infrequent, illogical,
or missing entirely.
Conclusion is limited
or missing entirely.
The paper is loosely
organized around a
thesis that may have
to be inferred.
Transitions are
sporadic.
Conclusion is
present, but
incomplete or
underdeveloped.
Style
Tone
Writing contains
numerous errors in
Errors in spelling and
grammar exist that
The paper is
organized around an
arguable, clearly
stated thesis
statement.
Transitions are
appropriate and help
the flow of ideas.
Conclusion
summarizes main
argument and has a
clear ending.
Writing follows
conventions of
personal views on the
trend but included
additional thoughts
and expanded the
scope of thought.
The response was a
complete and detailed
interpretation with
many supportive and
appropriate
references.
Introduction catches
the reader’s attention,
provides compelling
and appropriate
background info, and
clearly states the
topic.
Score x 5 =
Maximum 20
points
Score x 3 =
Maximum 12
points
The paper is well
organized around an
arguable, focused
thesis.
Thoughtful
transitions clearly
show how ideas
relate.
Conclusion leaves the
reader with a sense of
closure and provides
concluding insights.
The paper is basically
error free in terms of
Score x 1 =
Maximum 4
Audience
Word Choice
CO_W
Usage and
Mechanics
Grammar
Spelling
Sentence structure
spelling, grammar,
and/or sentence
structure that severely
interferes with
readability and
comprehension.
somewhat interfere
with readability
and/or
comprehension.
spelling and
grammar throughout.
Errors are infrequent
and do not interfere
with readability or
comprehension.
mechanics. Grammar
and mechanics help
establish a clear idea
and aid the reader in
following the writer’s
logic.
points
No attempt at APA
format.
APA format is
attempted to
paraphrase, quote,
and cite, but errors
are significant.
Using APA format,
accurately
paraphrased, quoted,
and cited in many
spots throughout
when appropriate or
called for. Errors
present are
somewhat minor.
Using APA format,
accurately
paraphrased, quoted,
and cited throughout
the presentation when
appropriate or called
for. Only a few minor
errors present.
Score x 3 =
Maximum 12
points
Writing often slips
into first and/or
second person.
Writing sometimes
slips into first and/or
second person.
Writing remains in
third person
throughout writing.
Writing remains
professional in third
person throughout
writing.
Score x 4 =
Maximum 16
points
Word choice is
consistently
inaccurate, unclear, or
inappropriate for the
audience.
Word choice is
sometimes
inaccurate, unclear,
or inappropriate for
the audience.
Word choice is
accurate, clear and
appropriate for the
audience.
CO_W
APA Elements
Attribution
Paraphrasing
Quotations
When appropriate
or assigned
CO_W
Word choice is
precise, appropriate
for the audience, and
memorable.
Subtotal
Late Work
penalty:
Timeliness
200
Total Score
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