Module 5: Explore and Analyze Assignment

Complete the Module 5 portion of the Explore and Analyze assignment.

Step 1: Click to read the following transcript and article.

Defending and Attacking Polygamy in Saudi Arabia (Links to an external site.)
Ideas & Trends: Legal License; Race, Sex and Forbidden Unions (Links to an external site.)
References:

McCarthy, J. (2004). Defending and attacking polygamy in Saudi Arabia [Audio]. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3499026

Rosenbaum, D. E. (2004). Ideas & trends: Legal license; Race, sex and forbidden unions. In Marriage and the Family. Retrieved from http://ethemes.pearsoncmg.com/0205394213/article_13/index.html

Step 2: Submit your response as a Microsoft Word document.

What different interpretations of family and gender roles are being voiced in this information?
To what extent do these differing viewpoints correspond or clash with Western notions of family?
Your response should be a one-page (300-350 words) report that makes informed references to this module’s materials. A grading rubric (how this assignment will be graded) is provided.

Reminder: You are required to comply with the Academic Honor Code at all times. Facts, quotes, ideas, and so forth, that are borrowed from a resource or resources other than personal experiences, must be cited in proper APA format in your response.

SOC101 – Module 5 Explore & Analyze Assignment (with long criteria)
SOC101 – Module 5 Explore & Analyze Assignment (with long criteria)
Criteria    Ratings    Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse on topic
Essays addresses the questions/issues raised in the assignment
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
4 to >2.0 pts
Satisfactory
2 to >0.0 pts
Needs improving
0 pts
No Marks
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse original
Turnitin Similarity Score of 20% or less
3 pts
Excellent
2 pts
Satisfactory
1 pts
Needs improving
0 pts
No Marks
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse makes informed references to Unit material
Response refers to either the textbook or to the week’s reading/lecture materials. Reference to assignment readings, transcripts, audio, etc. do not count as unit materials.
8 to >6.0 pts
Excellent
6 to >5.0 pts
Satisfactory
5 to >0.0 pts
Needs improving
0 pts
No Marks
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse covers each part of the assignment
Response follows instructions provided in the assignment including use of provided templates.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
4 to >3.0 pts
Satisfactory
3 to >0.0 pts
Needs improving
0 pts
No Marks
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates ability to apply information through detailed examples
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
4 to >3.0 pts
Satisfactory
3 to >0.0 pts
Needs improving
0 pts
No Marks
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClear Structure
Essay as appropriate paragraph breaks. Points will be deducted for essays submitted with only one paragraph. Ideally essays should have a minimum of three paragraphs (an introduction with thesis statement, a body paragraph that supports the thesis, and a conclusion)
3 pts
Excellent
2 pts
Satisfactory
1 pts
Needs improving
0 pts
No Marks
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse meets posted length requirements
Essay is a minimum of 300-350 words
3 pts
Excellent
2 pts
Satisfactory
1 pts
Needs improving
0 pts
No Marks
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Response is clearly written and contains few spelling/ grammatical errors, and follows APA style format
Adherence to APA requires a title page and page numbers, double-spacing, appropriate citations, and a works cited page.
3 pts
Excellent
2 pts
Satisfactory
1 pts
Needs improving
0 pts
No Marks
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSOC101-3-People, society & social problems
Knowledge of the changing needs of society and people, and assess the causes and components of social problems.2
threshold: 2.0 pts
3 pts
Exceeds Expectations: 80% or higher
2 pts
Meets Expectations: 70% – 79%
1 pts
Still Developing: 60% – 69%
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations: 59% or below

Total Points: 35