You have analyzed various social problems in this course. In an essay assignment (1,500–2,000 words), use the social problem you identified in Topic 2 to address the following prompts. Use three to five scholarly sources from the GCU library:
- Detail your social problem, proving why it is a social problem with supporting evidence.
- Analyze the impact of social phenomenon (for instance, social inequality, social deviance) on a social problem from macro and micro perspectives.
- Explain which theoretical perspective best aligns with your selected social problem (conflict, functionalist, and symbolic interactionism)
- Identify a social movement that has occurred in response to your identified social problem. Detail the type of social movement and what change the social movement has created.
- Identify your own possible solutions to your selected social problem that are more effective than current solutions, based on research you’ve collected.
- Does your solution align with the Christian worldview perspective? Why or why not?
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Rubric Criteria
Total270 points
| Criterion | 1. Unsatisfactory | 2. Insufficient | 3. Approaching | 4. Acceptable | 5. Target |
| Social Problem Detail your social problem, proving it is a social problem with supporting evidence. | 0 points Description of the social problem is missing. | 26.33 points Description of the social problem, proving it is a social program is not clear and appropriate with inappropriate evidence. | 30.38 points Description of the social problem, proving it is a social program is somewhat clear and appropriate with appropriate evidence. | 34.43 points Description of the social problem, proving it is a social program is mostly clear and appropriate with strong evidence. | 40.5 points Description of the social problem, proving it is a social program is exceptionally clear and appropriate with comprehensive evidence. |
| Impact of Social Phenomenon (B) Analyze the impact of social phenomenon (for instance, social inequality, social deviance, etc.) on a social problem from macro and micro perspectives. (C1.3) | 0 points Analysis of the impact of social phenomenon on a social problem from macro and micro perspectives is missing. | 26.33 points Analysis of the impact of social phenomenon on a social problem from macro and micro perspectives is not clear and appropriate. | 30.38 points Analysis of the impact of social phenomenon on a social problem from macro and micro perspectives is somewhat clear and appropriate. | 34.43 points Analysis of the impact of social phenomenon on a social problem from macro and micro perspectives is mostly clear and appropriate. | 40.5 points Analysis of the impact of social phenomenon on a social problem from macro and micro perspectives is exceptionally clear and appropriate. |
| Theoretical Perspective Explain which theoretical perspective best aligns with your selected social problem (conflict, functionalist, and symbolic interactionism). | 0 points Explanation of which theoretical perspective best aligns with your selected social problem is missing. | 26.33 points Explanation of which theoretical perspective best aligns with your selected social problem is not clear and appropriate. | 30.38 points Explanation of which theoretical perspective best aligns with your selected social problem is somewhat clear and appropriate. | 34.43 points Explanation of which theoretical perspective best aligns with your selected social problem is mostly clear and appropriate. | 40.5 points Explanation of which theoretical perspective best aligns with your selected social problem is exceptionally clear and appropriate. |
| Social Movement Identify a social movement that has occurred in response to your identified social problem. Detail the type of social movement and what change the social movement has created. | 0 points Description of a social movement that has occurred in response to your identified social problem, including the type of movement and what change the movement has created is missing. | 26.33 points Description of a social movement that has occurred in response to your identified social problem, including the type of movement and what change the movement has created is not clear and appropriate. | 30.38 points Description of a social movement that has occurred in response to your identified social problem, including the type of movement and what change the movement has created is somewhat clear and appropriate. | 34.43 points Description of a social movement that has occurred in response to your identified social problem, including the type of movement and what change the movement has created is mostly clear and appropriate. | 40.5 points Description of a social movement that has occurred in response to your identified social problem, including the type of movement and what change the movement has created is exceptionally clear and appropriate. |
| Solutions Identify your own possible solutions to your selected social problem that are more effective than current solutions, based on research you’ve collected. Describes the solutions alignment with Christian worldview. | 0 points Proposed solutions to the social problem are not given. | 17.55 points Proposed solutions to the social problem are unclear and not likely more effective than current solutions. Not well supported by research. | 20.25 points Proposed solutions to the social problem are somewhat clear and somewhat likely more effective than current solutions. Appropriately supported by research. | 22.95 points Proposed solutions to the social problem are clear and more effective than current solutions. Strongly supported by research. | 27 points Proposed solutions to the social problem are exceptionally clear and more effective than current solutions. Comprehensively supported by research. |
| Thesis, Position, or Purpose Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience. | 0 points The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident. | 17.55 points The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience. | 20.25 points The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience. | 22.95 points The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated. | 27 points The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience. |
| Development, Structure, and Conclusion Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development. | 0 points No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered. | 17.55 points Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose. | 20.25 points Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose. | 22.95 points The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose. | 27 points The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose. |
| Evidence Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives. | 0 points Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer. | 8.78 points Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect. | 10.13 points Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present. | 11.48 points Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used. | 13.5 points Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered. |
| Mechanics of Writing Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc. | 0 points Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout. | 5.27 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent. | 6.07 points Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted. | 6.89 points Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used. | 8.1 points No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout. |
| Format/Documentation Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline. | 0 points Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided. | 3.51 points Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident. | 4.05 points Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors. | 4.59 points Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors. | 5.4 points No errors in formatting or documentation are present. |
