Week 6 Assignment
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Identify an event related to your chosen Hot Topic Module in which compassion was
surprisingly shown or not shown. That is, choose an instance from current events or
history where compassion (or its absence) was unexpected – again, make sure this
event occurred in a context that relates to your Hot Topic Module. By “event,” we mean
a specific occurrence of compassion (or lack of compassion) that was described in the
news, and about which you can describe details (e.g., who, what, where, when) about
what happened. Then write a short piece (450-550 words) on why this may have
occurred using the principles of social psychology addressed in this week’s materials.
See the Week 6 Assignment Rubric below for more information about how this
assignment will be graded.
● When citing lectures, please follow APA format (last name, year). For
example: (DeSteno, 2024).
● We ask that you paraphrase information from the sources you cite rather than
using direct quotes.
● While you should include more than 2 citations, you must include at least one
reference to a course lecture and at least one reference to an assigned
reading.
Rubric
Week 6 Assignment Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion
is linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Chosen
event meets
criteria.
Rationale is
provided
and analysis
is evident
40 to >34.0 ptsExceeds ExpectationsEvent conforms to criteria; essay
includes detailed substantive rationale and analysis
34 to >28.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsEvent conforms to criteria; essay
includes some detail in rationale and analysis but would benefit from further
exposition
28 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsEvent does not conform to
criteria; or rationale and analysis were absent or insufficient
40
pts
This criterion
is linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Principles of
Social
Psychology
Course
Materials
Referenced
Cite AT
LEAST one
lecture and
AT LEAST
one reading
to “meet
expectations
” (i.e., score
a maximum
of 15
points).
To “exceed
expectations
” (i.e., score
up to 20
points),
include 5
references
to course
material
(one must
be a lecture
and one
must be a
reading).
40 to >34.0 ptsExceeds ExpectationsEssay richly integrates references to
a variety of course materials. Citations follow the requested format.
34 to >28.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsEssay integrates some references to an
adequate variety of course materials. Most citations follow the requested
format.
28 to >0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsEssay does not consistently
integrate references to course materials and/or draws upon an insufficient
range of sources. Citations do not follow the requested format.
0 ptsCourse Materials Not Referenced
40
pts
See course
announcem
ents for
information
on
appropriate
formatting
for citations.
You DO
NOT need to
include a
reference
page.
This criterion
is linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Grammar,
Spelling,
and
Punctuation
10 to >5.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsFew to no errors.
5 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsMultiple errors that interfere with
reader comprehension
10
pts
This criterion
is linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Length
10 ptsMeets ExpectationsEssay meets the recommended length of
450-550 words.
5 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsEssay is under 450 words or over 550
words.
10
pts
Total Points: 100
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