iRubric: Assessing Threat Assignment v2 rubric

Employed one or more abstract sociological arguments or examples involving the application of theories rather than simple definitions of terms in each question. Analysis was in depth, insightful, and reflected critical thinking skills.

Used abstract elements in one or two questions but used only simple concepts and definitions in the other(s). Analysis was more superficial, but may reflect some level of critical thinking skills.

Did not attempt to incorporate theoretical elements into illustrations in any question. Analysis was accurate, but superficial. Few insights or examples of critical thinking.

Inaccurately defined or applied one or two sociological concepts and/or theories.

Inaccurately defined or applied three or more concepts and/or theories, OR Did not include any sociological arguments, examples, or theories. Relied on opinion rather than reasoning.

Effectively employed, explained, and justified the use of six or more of De Becker's techniques, modes of analysis, or concepts (such as use of PINs, evaluating JACA, etc.)linking response strategies to the nature of the threat appropriately, etc.

Employed only 4 - 5 techniques, modes of analysis, or concepts, OR used only simple concepts and definitions; OR these methods were only moderately well justified and/or explained.

Utilized only 2-3 techniques, modes of analysis, or concepts

Utilized only 1 technique, mode of analysis, or concept, OR 1 - 2 techniques, etc. were not well justified or accurately explained, or seemed inappropriate given the threat situation.

Three or more techniques, etc. were not well justified or accurately explained, or seemed inappropriate given the threat situation.
OR Did not utilize any technique, mode of analysis, or concept from the De Becker book.

- Rules of grammar and usage are followed.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
-Very few or no faults with respect to spelling, punctuation, etc.
(1 - 5 errors
of any type)

- Rules of grammar and usage are followed AND
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure BUT
- Paper contains 6 - 10 grammatical, spelling, punctuation, or syntax errors.

- Vocabulary more limited.
-Occasional faults in spelling, punctuation, syntax
- Occasional problems with sentence structure
(11 - 15 errors of any type)

- Paper contains numerous grammatical errors.
-Frequent errors in spelling
- Sentence construction errors are numerous
(16 - 20 errors of any type)

20 or more errors of any type