Gender roles

PSY 323 Gender-Role Stereotypes Short Paper Rubric

Each assigned short paper provides opportunities to apply theory to practice in preparation for the final. All papers must provide a clear and succinct analysis of
the topic in approximately three (3) pages, not including a title, resource page, or attachments. Submissions should be double spacing, 12-point Times New
Roman font, and one-inch margins, and adhere to APA citation style.

The Module Two paper must be clearly supported by evidence-based material and:

• Clearly explain what is meant by the subcategories of gender-role stereotypes that exist in our society based on your own experience or that of someone
you know

• Identify one specific subcategory and analyze the influences that lead to prejudice against those in that category
• Note what role you, or the person you are writing about, play in these situations and what you or the person can do differently to help decrease prejudice

toward this subgroup

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Main Elements Expresses exceptional

awareness of the complexity of
the issue(s). Effectively
analyzes the topic. Uses apt
and specific references to
demonstrate comprehension
and awareness

Expresses some awareness of
the complexity of topic. May
share observations, but more
surface-level than deep
analysis

Responds to the topic
incompletely. Discussion
of topic is limited and/or
erroneous

Fails to respond adequately to
the topic. Although may
make some attempt to
respond to the topic, views
typically are presented with
little cl arity, organization, or
supporting evidence

25

Inquiry and Analysis Provides in-depth analysis
that demonstrates complete
understanding of multiple
concepts

Provides in-depth analysis
that demonstrates complete
understanding of some
concepts

Provides in-depth analysis
that demonstrates complete
understanding of minimal
concepts

Does not provide in-
depth analysis

20

Integration and
Application

All of the course concepts
are correctly applied

Most of the course
concepts are correctly

Some of the course
concepts are correctly

Does not correctly apply any
of the course concepts

10

Critical Thinking Draws insightful conclusions
that are thoroughly
defended with evidence and

Draws informed conclusions
that are justified with evidence

Draws logical conclusions, but
does not defend with evidence

Does not draw logical
conclusions

20

Research Incorporates many scholarly
resources effectively that
reflect depth and breadth
of research

Incorporates some scholarly
resources effectively that
reflect depth and breadth
of research

Incorporates very few scholarly
resources that reflect
depth and breadth of
research

Does not incorporate scholarly
resources that reflect
depth and breadth of
research

15

Writing
(Mechanics/Citations)

No errors related to
organization, grammar
and style, and citations

Minor errors related to
organization, grammar
and style, and citations

Some errors related to
organization, grammar
and style, and citations

Major errors related to
organization, grammar
and style, and citations

10

Total 100%