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The final benchmark paper should be a noticeably revised update of the three drafts submitted in Topics 5-7, incorporating instructor comments and personal revising.
Create an essay consisting of the revised versions of the essays in Topics 3, 5 and 6. This section should be 2,250-3,000 words.
Write a conclusion of 350-400 words, explaining how the social institution you chose contributes to the social stratification of the United States for better and for worse. (Comp. 3.5)
You should note the references for parts I-III along with the conclusion at the end of the paper.
Utilize the GCU Library to locate a minimum of three scholarly sources to support your conclusion.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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This benchmark assignment assesses the following Programmatic competencies:
3.2: Analyze the U.S. stratification system in regards to class.
3.3: Analyze the U.S. stratification system in regards to gender.
3.4: Analyze the U.S. stratification system in regards to race.
3.5: Summarize the elements and functions of social institutions and their place within the social structure.
Rubric
Benchmark Assignment – A Sociological Analysis of the U.S. Stratification Process
1Unsatisfactory0.00%
2Less than Satisfactory65.00%
3Satisfactory75.00%
4Good85.00%
5Excellent100.00%
70.0 %Content
15.0 %Choose a social institution in the United States and write a 2,600-3,400-word analysis the way that Stratification in the United States has effected that institution. 1. Describe and analyze the effect that the stratification element of Class has on that social institution. Comp. 3.2: Analyze the U.S. stratification system in regards to class.
Essay does not describe and analyze the effect that the stratification element of Class has on that social institution.
Essay describes and analyzes the effect that the stratification element of Class has on that social institution but the approach is not based on sound reasoning or is poorly described. Demonstrates poor understanding of topic.
Essay describes and analyzes the effect that the stratification element of Class has on that social institution with some level of depth; explanation is somewhat limited but approach is based on sound reasoning. Demonstrates a minimal understanding of the topic.
Essay describes and analyzes the effect that the stratification element of Class has on that social institution with accurate details; description shows sound analysis of a clear and valid approach.
Essay describes and analyzes the effect that the stratification element of Class has on that social institution with quality details; description is comprehensive and insightful, showing an exceptional approach.
15.0 %2. Describe and analyze the effect that the stratification element of Race has on that social institution. Comp. 3.4: Analyze the U.S. stratification system in regards to race.
Essay does not describe and analyze the effect that the stratification element of Race has on that social institution.
Essay describes and analyzes the effect that the stratification element of Race has on that social institution but the approach is not based on sound reasoning or is poorly described. Demonstrates poor understanding of topic.
Essay describes and analyzes the effect that the stratification element of Race has on that social institution with some level of depth; explanation is somewhat limited but approach is based on sound reasoning. Demonstrates a minimal understanding of the topic.
Essay describes and analyzes the effect that the stratification element of Race has on that social institution with accurate details; description shows sound analysis of a clear and valid approach.
Essay describes and analyzes the effect that the stratification element of Race has on that social institution with quality details; description is comprehensive and insightful, showing an exceptional approach.
15.0 %3. Describe and analyze the effect that the stratification element of Gender has on that social institution. Comp. 3.3: Analyze the U.S. stratification system in regards to gender.
Essay does not describe and analyze the effect that the stratification element of Gender has on that social institution.
Essay describes and analyzes the effect that the stratification element of Gender has on that social institution but the approach is not based on sound reasoning or is poorly described. Demonstrates poor understanding of topic.
Essay describes and analyzes the effect that the stratification element of Gender has on that social institution with some level of depth; explanation is somewhat limited but approach is based on sound reasoning. Demonstrates a minimal understanding of the topic.
Essay describes and analyzes the effect that the stratification element of Gender has on that social institution with accurate details; description shows sound analysis of a clear and valid approach.
Essay describes and analyzes the effect that the stratification element of Gender has on that social institution with quality details; description is comprehensive and insightful, showing an exceptional approach.
15.0 %4. Explain how the social institution you chose contributes to the social structure of the United States for better and for worse. Comp. 3.5: Summarize the elements and functions of social institutions and their place within the social structure.
Essay does not explain how the social institution contributes to the social structure of the United States for better and for worse.
The explanation of how the social institution contributes to the social structure of the United States for better and for worse are vague and/or incomplete. The approach is not based on sound reasoning or is poorly described. Demonstrates poor understanding of topic.
The explanation of how the social institution contributes to the social structure of the United States for better and for worse are delineated with some level of depth; explanation is somewhat limited but approach is based on sound reasoning. Demonstrates a minimal understanding of the topic.
The explanation of how the social institution contributes to the social structure of the United States for better and for worse are clearly stated with accurate details; description shows sound analysis of a clear and valid approach.
The explanation of how the social institution contributes to the social structure of the United States for better and for worse are provided with quality details; evaluation is comprehensive and insightful, showing an exceptional approach.
10.0 %Utilize the GCU Library to locate at least three relevant, scholarly sources in support of the content.
No outside sources are cited.
Some sources may be cited but they are not scholarly and/or relevant.
At least three relevant, scholarly sources are cited in a loosely connected, vague way.
At least three relevant, scholarly sources are cited in a well-connected way and elaborated on.
At least three relevant, scholarly sources are cited and are flawlessly integrated into the essay to support the claims made therein.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
10.0 %Paragraph Development and Transitions
Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.
Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.
A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.
10.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
10.0 %Format
5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
All format elements are correct.
5.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
Sources are not documented.
Documentation of sources is inconsistent and/or incorrect, as appropriate to…
