Psy 423. Community Psychology

Spring 2004

A and A-.

• Writing is clean and sophisticated with flashes of originality.
• Student understands and uses the concepts of the field with Flexibility, breadth, depth, and insight. ( I learn from the students' work ). Mastery of detail from assigned readings and outside sources, and evidence of scholarly pursuit.
• Very high number of correct responses.
• Student demonstrates high motivation, takes initiative in discussion and is involved in class process.
• Work would justify recommendation to a competitive doctoral program.
• Shows evidence of reflection and depth of perspective.

B+, B, and B-

• Writing demonstrated clarity and precision, with less depth, breadth, and originality than "A" above.
• Shows understanding and use of concepts correctly and effectively.
• Demonstrates mastery of detail from assigned reading.
• High number of correct responses.
• Evidence of substantial motivation and hard work.
• Creative participation in class discussions.
• Work would be appropriate for recommendation to a terminal MA ( Example: SSU Counseling program)

C+, C, C-

• Writing shows obvious struggle with ideas.
• Completion of reading assignments.
• Demonstrated grasp of most of the important concepts at a level of definition, but difficulty using them effectively as above.
• Completion of all or most work on time, in a manner which measures up to acceptable academic standards.
• Attends class regularly and appears to be paying attention.
• Acceptable number of correct responses.
• Responds appropriately to questions with some understanding of material.
• Work indicates an ability to contribute to society in a productive way treating other persons with empathy and respect.
• C- is appropriate for able students who show correct minimal compliance with the letter of class requirements and whose work shows no extra investment of effort beyond that minimal level.

D+, D, D-

• Poor or incomplete written work.
• Understand concepts at a minimal level.
• Minimal engagement with the material, low demonstrated motivation.
• Attendance below acceptable level.
• Would not recommend students for most jobs.

F

• Failure to show demonstrate the most minimal grasp of the course material.
• Demonstrated disinterest in academic work.
• Number of correct responses is no greater than would be expected by chance.
• Attendance is worse than unacceptable.

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