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Assignment: Module 1 Sociological Thinking and Theories Infographic
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Assignment: Module 1 Sociological Thinking and Theories Infographic
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Introduction
We explored the historical context of sociological thinking and the social theories or perspectives prevalent in the 20th and 21st centuries. In this activity, you will create an infographic on the historical context of sociological thinking and social theories showing your understanding of the influence and role of sociological thinking and social theories in the development of sociology.
Remember to view the assignment rubric (see below) before completing the assignment.
Assignment Instructions
Review the module resources on sociological thinking and social theories/perspectives.
Select the format for your infographic.
Create a well-organized and visually appealing infographic thoroughly addressing the following topics:
The historical context in which sociological thinking developed
The influence of sociological thinking on sociology
The differences between functionalist, conflict, symbolic interactionist, and postmodern perspectives/theories in the 20th and 21st century
If you are using slides you will need a minimum of 3 slides. If you create an infographic you will need a minimum of 3 sections.
Check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and APA formatting.
Cite and reference all resources utilized in the assignment. There should be two or more references.
Submit the assignment by the due date listed in the course schedule to your instructor and the Sociological Thinking and Social Theories Page in Module One.
Resources for Infographic
Canva
PowerPoint
Google Slides
ThingLink
Prezi
Adobe Spark
Visme
Piktochart
Grading Criteria
Review the rubric for specific grading criteria.
Rubric
Sociological Thinking
Sociological Thinking
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHistorical Context in Which Sociological Thinking Developed
20 pts
Excellent
The infographic includes a comprehensive description of the historical context in which sociological thinking developed. The infographic demonstrates an in-depth understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize ideas.
18 pts
Good
The infographic includes an accurate and detailed description of the historical context in which sociological thinking developed. The infographic demonstrates an understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Most concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize most ideas.
16 pts
Satisfactory
The infographic includes an adequate description of the historical context in which sociological thinking developed. The infographic demonstrates a basic understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Some concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize some ideas; not all concepts are supported in the infographic.
12 pts
Needs Improvement
The infographic fails to provide an adequate description of the historical context in which sociological thinking developed.
0 pts
No Submission
The student did not submit the assignment.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInfluence of Sociological Thinking on Sociology
20 pts
Excellent
The infographic includes a comprehensive description of the historical context in which sociological thinking developed. The infographic demonstrates an in-depth understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize ideas.
18 pts
Good
The infographic includes an accurate and detailed description of the historical context in which sociological thinking developed. The infographic demonstrates an understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Most concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize most ideas.
16 pts
Satisfactory
The infographic includes an adequate description of the historical context in which sociological thinking developed. The infographic demonstrates a basic understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Some concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize some ideas; not all concepts are supported in the infographic.
12 pts
Needs Improvement
The infographic fails to provide an adequate description of the historical context in which sociological thinking developed. The infographic fails to demonstrate an understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Not all concepts are synthesized in the student’s own words. Concluding remarks do not adequately summarize ideas.
0 pts
No Submission
The student did not submit the assignment.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Differences between Functionalist, Conflict, Symbolic Interactionist, and Postmodern Perspectives or Theories in the 20th and 21st Centuries
20 pts
Excellent
The infographic includes a comprehensive description of the differences between functionalist, conflict, symbolic interactionist, and postmodern perspectives/theories in the 20th and 21st centuries. The infographic demonstrates an in-depth understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize ideas.
18 pts
Good
The infographic includes an accurate and detailed description of the differences between functionalist, conflict, symbolic interactionist, and postmodern perspectives/theories in the 20th and 21st centuries. The infographic demonstrates an understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Most concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize most ideas.
16 pts
Satisfactory
The infographic includes an adequate description of the differences between functionalist, conflict, symbolic interactionist, and postmodern perspectives/theories in the 20th and 21st centuries. The infographic demonstrates a basic understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Some concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize some ideas; not all concepts are supported in the infographic.
12 pts
Needs Improvement
The infographic fails to provide an adequate description of the differences between functionalist, conflict, symbolic interactionist, and postmodern perspectives/theories in the 20th and 21st centuries. The infographic fails to demonstrate an understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Not all concepts are synthesized in the student’s own words. Concluding remarks do not adequately summarize ideas.
0 pts
No Submission
The student did not submit the assignment.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInfographic
20 pts
Excellent
The infographic has a cohesive, visually pleasing, and appropriate background. The infographic contains high-quality graphics/icons that help the audience understand the content and does not detract from the infographic.
18 pts
Good
The infographic has a cohesive background throughout. The infographic mostly contains appropriate graphics/icons that help the audience understand the content and do not detract from the infographic.
16 pts
Satisfactory
The infographic does not consistently use a visually pleasing and/or appropriate background. The images contained are not high-quality and/or they are not appropriate and detract from the infographic.
12 pts
Needs Improvement
The infographic does not have a cohesive, visually pleasing, and/or appropriate background. The infographic does not contain graphics and/or the graphics contained distract from the content.
0 pts
No Submission
The student did not submit the assignment.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity and Cohesiveness
5 pts
Excellent
The student effectively connects information from all sources. Infographic smoothly flows from one topic to the next without the need for headings. The student’s writing expertly expresses a relationship between all sources.
4.5 pts
Good
For the most part, the student connects information from all sources. Infographic flows with only some disjointedness. The student’s writing expresses a relationship between all sources.
4 pts
Satisfactory
Sometimes the student connects information from all sources. Infographic lacks a consistent flow. The student’s writing does not consistently express a relationship between all sources.
3 pts
Needs Improvement
The infographic fails to connect information from all sources. Infographic does not flow – disjointedness is apparent. The student’s writing shows a minimal understanding of the relationship between all sources.
0 pts
No Submission
The student did not submit the assignment.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Mechanics
5 pts
Excellent
Infographic is free from spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. The tone of the infographic is appropriate for the audience.
4.5 pts
Good
Infographic contains minimal (1-2) spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors. In a few instances, the tone of the infographic becomes too informal.
4 pts
Satisfactory
Infographic contains several (3-5) spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors. Infographic is not always written in an appropriate tone for the audience.
3 pts
Needs Improvement
Infographic contains significant errors (more than 5) in grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation. The tone of the infographic is not appropriate for the audience.
0 pts
No Submission
The student did not submit the assignment.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Guidelines
5 pts
Excellent
The infographic is written following all APA style guidelines.
4.5 pts
Good
The infographic contains minimal APA style guideline formatting errors.
4 pts
Satisfactory
The infographic contains several APA style guidelines and/or formatting errors.
3 pts
Needs Improvement
The infographic is not properly formatted per APA style guidelines.
0 pts
No Submission
The student did not submit the assignment.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
5 pts
Excellent
Meets or exceeds the two or more required current sources, peer-review journal articles, and/or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such if they are cited. All websites utilized are authoritative. Cites all data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography.
4.5 pts
Good
Less than the two or more required references and/or the references submitted were not from current sources, peer-review journal articles, and/or scholarly books. Most sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Most special-interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such if they are cited. Most websites utilized are authoritative. Cites most data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography.
4 pts
Satisfactory
Less than the two or more required references and the references submitted were not from current sources, peer-review journal articles, and/or scholarly books. Not many sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Some special-interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such if they are cited. Some websites utilized are authoritative. Cites some data obtained from other sources. Citation style is either inconsistent or incorrect.
3 pts
Needs Improvement
No references were included and/or does not cite sou
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