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SOCI 3153 Texas Womans University Living with Chronic Illness Discussion

SOCI 3153 Texas Womans University Living with Chronic Illness Discussion

Daniel Kevins

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For this class, you will be required to write a 5-6 page paper over medical and social issues presented in a book that you selected.

Major Paper Writing Guidelines:

Submit your paper in Microsoft Word format. Other formats will not be accepted.
Must use ASA citation style. ASA stylebooks are readily available at bookstores and at the library. Information about the ASA style may be found on the American Sociology Association website. Reference section is required at end of paper (not included in page length requirement of paper)
Paper should be 5 to 6 pages long, not including cover or reference section (that means no less than 5 pages and no more than 6 pages).
Use Time New Roman, 12 font, double space with 1 inch margins.
Do not skip an extra space between the paragraphs. Only put one space after periods. Do not justify align the paper.
On the cover page: the first line put a title; next line, put your name; next line, put course name and section; next line, put the date,

(Example)

Shaming Parents for Having Obese Kids

Happy Student

SOCI 3153.51 Health and Illness

April 18, 2018

Your final paper must have the following THREE headings TYPED in the paper (INTRODUCTION, DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION).

Introduction: In this section discuss your concept and the key points as it relates to the book. Define key terms. Do not assume the reading has background information on your topic.
Discussion: In this section write about scholarly articles on your the concept and key points. Provide a rationale as to why they are important.

Conclusion: Provide your stance/opinion. Tie in your concept, key points and sociology view and opinion about the medical and social issue presented in the book. In other words, what is the sociology perspective or theory that can assist with understanding the concept/issue. For this paper, it is acceptable to use first person “I think…”.

Rubric

SOCI 3153: Rubric for Major Paper

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic

10 pts

Excellent

Topic was clearly identified, specific, and appropriate.

8 pts

Good

Topic was identified broadly or generally.

5 pts

Needs Improvement

Topic was unclear.

0 pts

Unacceptable

Topic was not identified.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

50 to >40.0 pts

Excellent

Content was clearly relevant to the topic and included proper use of scholarly sources to support student’s statements and analysis.

40 to >25.0 pts

Good

Content was relevant to the topic, good use of scholarly articles, limited use of opinion statements.

25 to >0.0 pts

Needs Improvement

Content was not always relevant to the topic. Multiple instances of opinion statements.

0 pts

Unacceptable

Content was not relevant to the topic. Used opinion statements throughout.

50 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization

10 pts

Excellent

Paragraphs and sentences were formatted well. Topic was logically presented. Paper was organized as topical rather than article-by-article.

8 pts

Good

Paragraphs and sentences were mostly formatted well. Topic was mostly logically presented. Made several thematic/topical connections between articles for the chosen topic.

5 pts

Needs Improvement

Paragraphs and sentences were not organized. Topic was presented without a logical order or each article was presented separately without connecting themes.

0 pts

Unacceptable

Paragraphs and sentences had formatting issues. Topic was not presented in logical order. Some themes were developed, but overall essay was disorganized.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper Length

10 pts

Excellent

Paper was of required or greater length.

8 pts

Good

Paper was just short of minimum length requirements.

5 pts

Needs Improvement

Paper length was slightly less than required.

0 pts

Unacceptable

Paper length was significantly less than required.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA or ASA Style

10 pts

Excellent

APA or ASA style was used correctly throughout. References and citations were clear. Author included reference page.

8 pts

Good

APA or ASA was used but with minor lapses in use. References and citations were used. Author included partial reference page.

5 pts

Needs Improvement

APA or ASA was loosely used with several errors. References and citations were inadequately used or unclear. No reference page included.

0 pts

Unacceptable

APA or ASA Style was not used. No references or citations.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Spelling

10 pts

Excellent

No grammatical or spelling errors (or few very minor errors).

8 pts

Good

Multiple minor grammatical or spelling errors.

5 pts

Needs Improvement

Significant errors that interfere with meaning.

0 pts

Unacceptable

Errors interfere with meaning throughout.

10 pts

Total Points: 100

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