solved Organizing an Exploratory EssayAn exploratory paper is, in essence, a

Organizing an Exploratory EssayAn exploratory paper is, in essence, a retrospective of your writing and thinking process as you work through a social problem. It describes when, how, and why you completed certain types of research. This kind of writing is about how you work through problems that require writing and research. You will have to be introspective and think about your thinking process in order for your essay to turn out well.Very roughly, then, your exploratory paper may follow this sort of structure: IntroductionThe introduction should outline the problem you explored and why it’s important. In addition, you should briefly discuss 1) some of the problem’s possible causes; 2) the institutions and people involved with the problem; 3) some of the possible solutions to the problem. A brief overview of the types of sources your researched during your inquiry. Body ParagraphsBody paragraphs should discuss the inquiry process you followed to research your problem. These paragraphs should include the following:Introduction of sources (title, author, type of media, publisher, publication date, etc.) and why you chose to use each in your exploration;Important information you found in the sources regarding your problem;Why the information is important and dependable in relation to the problem;Some personal introspection on how the sources helped you, allowed you to think differently about the problem, or even fell short of your expectations and led you in a new direction in your research. ConclusionThe conclusion should restate the problem you explored, outline some of its possible causes, review the institutions and people involved, and highlight some possible solutions. If you still have any questions about the problem (and it’s ok to have some), you will discuss them here. Talk about why you think you still have questions regarding the problem you explored, where you might look to answer these questions, and what other forms of research you would have to do.Requirements for Step 3:Building on the previous parts of the assignment, write a 5 page research paper, 12 pt., typed, and double spaced.The paper should address these central questions:What is the social problem?Who claims it is a problem, what are their claims, and why are they claiming the issue as a social problem? Are there competing claims about the nature and extent of the social problem?How well does existing empirical evidence support these claims?What does the evidence tell us about who is affected by the problem? What are the causes and/or consequences of the problem?What solutions are being proposed to address the problem?You need to have a work cited page. The paper will be graded for both content and writing quality. Please re-read, proofread, and revise your work before turning it in.RubricSOCI-102 Social Problems Exploratory Paper STEP 3: Final Paper rubricsSOCI-102 Social Problems Exploratory Paper STEP 3: Final Paper rubricsCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClear definition and explanation of the problem20 to >16.0 ptsExceeds ObjectiveClearly defines explains problem.16 to >13.0 ptsMeets ObjectiveAdequately defines and explains the problem.13 to >9.0 ptsDoes Not Fully Meet ObjectivePoorly defines explains the problem.9 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ObjectiveFails to define and/or explain the problem.20 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGenerate ideas, and/or, explore possibilities about the causes and consequences of a social problem, and considers alternative approaches to solving a social problem20 to >16.0 ptsExceeds ObjectiveDemonstrates the ability to generate and explore a wide range of ideas about the causes and consequences of a social problem and considers a range of alternatives approaches to solving a social problem.16 to >13.0 ptsMeets ObjectiveDemonstrates the ability to explore a reasonably wide range of ideas about the causes and consequences of a social problem and considers some alternative approaches to solving a social problem.13 to >9.0 ptsDoes Not Fully Meet ObjectiveDemonstrates minimal ability to explore, and consider a range of ideas about the causes and consequences of a social problem and considers few alternative approaches to solving a social problem.9 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ObjectiveUnable to demonstrate the ability to explore and consider a range and number of ideas about the causes and consequences of a social problem and fails to consider alternative approaches to solving a social problem.20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.CCT.2Generating ideas, exploring possibilities, and considering alternativesthreshold: 3.0 pts4 ptsExceeds Objective | Demonstrates ability to generate, explore, and consider a wide range and number of ideas, possibilities, and alternatives.3 ptsMeets Objective | Demonstrates ability to generate, explore, and consider a reasonably wide range and number of ideas, possibilities, and alternatives.2 ptsDoes Not Fully Meet Objective | Demonstrates minimal ability to generate, explore, and consider a range and number of ideas, possibilities, and alternatives.1 ptsDoes Not Meet Objective | Unable to demonstrate the ability to generate, explore, and consider a range and number of ideas, possibilities, and alternatives.–This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalyze and evaluate ideas about the causes and consequences of social problems20 to >16.0 ptsExceeds ObjectiveThoroughly analyzes and evaluates ideas about the causes and consequences of social problems.16 to >13.0 ptsMeets ObjectiveAnalyzes and evaluates ideas about the causes and consequences of social problems.13 to >9.0 ptsDoes Not Fully Meet ObjectiveInadequately analyzes and evaluates ideas about the causes and consequences of social problems.9 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ObjectiveFails to analyze and evaluate ideas about the causes and consequences of social problems.20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.CCT.3Analyzing and evaluating ideas or outcomesthreshold: 3.0 pts4 ptsExceeds Objective | Examines ideas or outcomes in significant depth and makes distinguished judgments3 ptsMeets Objective | Examines ideas or outcomes in some depth and makes reasonable judgments2 ptsDoes Not Fully Meet Objective | Examines ideas or outcomes with insufficient depth, or makes barely reasonable judgments1 ptsDoes Not Meet Objective | Unable to examine ideas or outcomes with any depth, or makes unreasonable judgments–This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplies the sociological imagination to a critical analysis of social problems20 to >16.0 ptsExceeds ObjectiveDemonstrates considerable intellectual agility in connecting social and historical forces with social problems.16 to >13.0 ptsMeets ObjectiveDemonstrates some intellectual agility in connecting social and historical forces with social problems.13 to >9.0 ptsDoes Not Fully Meet ObjectiveDemonstrates minimal intellectual agility in connecting social and historical forces to with social problems.9 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ObjectiveUnable to demonstrate minimal intellectual agility in connecting social and historical forces with social problem.20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.CCT.4Applying information and ideas to other contextsthreshold: 3.0 pts4 ptsExceeds Objective | Demonstrates considerable intellectual agility in transferring knowledge or connecting disparate ideas3 ptsMeets Objective | Demonstrates some intellectual agility in transferring knowledge or connecting disparate ideas2 ptsDoes Not Fully Meet Objective | Demonstrates minimal intellectual agility in transferring knowledge or connecting disparate ideas1 ptsDoes Not Meet Objective | Unable to demonstrate any intellectual agility in transferring knowledge or connecting disparate ideas–This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBibliography and Citations10 to >8.0 ptsExceeds ObjectiveWell organized bibliography and proper citations using APA style of citation.8 to >6.0 ptsMeets ObjectiveWell organized bibliography and proper citations although there are some errors.6 to >4.0 ptsDoes Not Fully Meet ObjectiveBibliography is not well organized and/or there are significant errors with the citations.4 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ObjectivePaper lacks a proper bibliography or in text citations.10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Quality10 to >8.0 ptsExceeds ObjectiveA properly structured essay with no grammatical errors in the writing.8 to >6.0 ptsMeets ObjectiveA properly structured essay with few grammatical errors in the writing.6 to >4.0 ptsDoes Not Fully Meet ObjectiveA properly structured essay with some grammatical errors in the writing.4 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ObjectiveThe essay has some structural errors and/or contains many grammatical errors in the writing.10 ptsTotal Points: 100PreviousNext