PSY 326 Biases Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
The readings for this module have examined the general processes involved in biases (stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination) and how those biases might differ for specific groups. Biases toward African Americans, women, the elderly, and homosexuals were discussed in the readings. Pick two specific groups (either those described in the readings or two other specific groups), and compare the nature of biases toward those groups. Discuss how the various theories concerning intergroup relations might explain their similarities and differences, using at least two scholarly resources to support your analysis.
Specifically the following critical elements must be addressed:
• Describe the nature of the biases towards two specific groups of people; compare and contrast the nature of the biases towards these groups. • Select at least two intergroup relations theories from the readings for this module, and use these theories to explain why the previously identified
similarities and differences might occur. • Utilize at least two scholarly resources (peer-reviewed journal articles, published books, and your course material) to support your analysis of the
explanations of these similarities and differences.
Guidelines for Submission: Your Biases short paper should follow these formatting guidelines: 1–2 pages in length, double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and a minimum of two sources cited in APA format.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value Compare and
Contrast Meets “Proficient” criteria, and describes the biases in significant detail; analysis is comprehensive and accurate and is well supported with examples
Describes biases toward two specific groups and summarizes multiple similarities and differences between the biases
Compares and contrasts biases toward two specific groups. Discussion lacks detail or is not factually correct
Does not compare and contrast biases toward two specific groups
30
Intergroup Relations Theories
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and the explanation integrates the theoretical perspectives and applies them to the described similarities and differences in a clear, compelling way
Describes theories from the readings and applies the theories to provide a plausible explanation for the similarities and differences between the biases attached to two specific groups
Does not accurately apply the theories to explain the similarities and differences between the biases attached to two specific groups
Does not attempt to use theories to explain the similarities and differences between the biases attached to two specific groups
30
Scholarly Resources Meets “Proficient” criteria, and the sc holarly resources are well integrated into the paper and provide support to the analysis by clarifying how and why the observed similarities and differences might have occurred
The scholarly resources used are clearly linked to the theories and the observed similarities and differences
The sc holarly resources used are not clearly linked to the observed similarities or differences
Does not attempt to support compare and contrast analysis with scholarly resources
20
Application of APA Format
Submission is free o f errors related to citation format, references, or other elements of APA style
Submission has no major errors related to citation format, references, or other elements of APA style
Submission has major errors related to citation format, references, or other elements of APA style
No attempt to apply APA style is evident within the su bmission
10
Articulation of Response
Submission is free o f errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format
Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas
Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas
10
Earned Total 100%
- PSY 326 Biases Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
