Discuss group processes and how they influence collective behavior and group decisions

Find, share and discuss valid a valid source of information found online. Support your claim that this is a reliable source of information.

2)Discuss group processes and how they influence collective behavior and group decisions as related to your topic. (SLO11)

Your blog entry should be written carefully using at least 500 words, and cite/reference two scholarly, credible sources. Pay close attention to grammar, spelling and mechanics. For additional information on how this assignment will be assessed, please review the attached rubric

PSY4011 Seminar 4 – Blog Assessment Rubric

Grading Criteria Points

Possible

Exceeds Expectations/ Superior Work Meets Expectations/

Excellent

Needs Work to Meet Full Expectations/ Fair Not Addressed/

Very Incomplete

Points Earned
Mechanics
Spelling, Grammar, & Organization 4 4

No errors in spelling or grammar. Well organized.

2-3

Multiple errors in spelling or grammar and/or needs better organization.

0-1

Frequent errors in grammar/spelling or poor organization.

APA, Format, Citations & References 5 5

In text citations and references properly formatted.

4

In text citations and references mostly formatted and placed correctly.

2-3

Lacks in text citations, improper placement. Lacks references. OR

0-1

No references/citations or severe lack of citations. Lack of citing/referencing factual material can result in a 0 on assignment.

2+ References Used 5 5

2 or more scholarly, credible resources used in addition to or in lieu of the text to develop content areas below.

4

2 or more resources used to develop content areas below. One of these sources is text.

2-3

2 or more sources used, but both are not clearly scholarly, credible resources.

0-1

Did not use two or more scholarly sources to complete assignment.

Content
Find, share and discuss a valid source of information found online related to your topic. Support your claim that this is a reliable source of information. 23 22-23

Provided brief summary of valid online content related to topic, and provided comprehensive support for the validity and accuracy of the content. Fully supported with source information. Includes a review of information and evidence of integration/analysis of content.

18-21

Provided brief summary of valid online content related to topic, and supported the validity and accuracy of the content. Included some support from source information and some student discussion to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts. Needed additional detail to be comprehensive.

12-17

Partial summary and discussion of what made the content valid and accurate. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. Needed more detail, development, or source support. May have basic response from sources to address each part, but no additional discussion. OR Has student discussion, but no source support.

0-11

Significant content missing or has significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations. Not enough source support for factual material.

Discuss group processes and how they influence collective behavior and group decisions as related to your topic. 23 22-23

Comprehensive discussion of group processes and how they influence collective behavior and group decisions related to the blog topic. Demonstrates a clear understanding of all concepts discussed. Fully supported with source information. Includes a review of information and evidence of integration/ application of concepts.

18-21

Discussed group processes and how they influence collective behavior and group decisions related to the blog topic. Included some support from source information and some student discussion to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts. Needed additional detail to be comprehensive.

12-17

Partially discussion group processes and how they influence collective behavior and group decisions related to the blog topic. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. Needed more detail, development or source support. May have basic response from sources to address each part, but no additional discussion. OR Has student discussion, but no source support.

0-11

Significant content missing or has significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations. Not enough source support for factual material.

Total Points 60
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