The final project for this class is a paper. This activity is designed to help you apply the theories of personality learned in this class to the case study in this module. You are to write a 5-7 page paper in APA-style format, not including the title, abstract or reference page, that compares two different conceptualizations of personality, contrasting a theory covered from the first half of the semester (i.e. Freud, Jung, Adler, Horney, Erikson) with a theory from the last half of the semester (i.e. Maslow, Rogers, Kelly, Bandura, Skinner. The paper should apply the theories to understanding the SAME aspects of the interpersonal style/behavior reflected in the case. In other words, you are to clearly describe the
different perspectives and discuss how each perspectives would view the causes/influences of the interpersonal style/behavior reflected in the case.
Your paper will be graded on (1) your ability to accurately describe the case using the primary concepts from each theory selected and (2) the quality of your writing (i.e. use of proper grammar and mechanics, correct spelling, etc.), including your ability to
correctly use APA-style format. Your paper should incorporate information from a minimum of 3-5 peer-review sources in addition to your textbook (i.e. sources in reputable journals and located through the library databases NOT those found via Google or online websites).

PSY 3520 Theories Paper Grading Rubric (C Harris)

“A” Paper (9-10 points) “B” Paper (8 points) “C” Paper (7 points) “D” Paper (6 points) “F” Paper (0-5 points)
Critical Analysis • Excels in responding to assignment, and demonstrates mastery of course concepts and materials
• Thesis statement is clearly articulated, sophisticated, and focused
• Thesis describes overall purpose of the paper and makes clear the theory that is being applied • Responds appropriately to the assignment, demonstrates clear understanding of course concepts and materials
• Good thesis statement but might need refining
• Doesn’t fully respond to the assignment, demonstrates some misunderstanding of course concepts and materials
• Thesis statement is weak and unfocused
• Doesn’t respond appropriately to the assignment, disconnected from course concepts and materials
• Thesis statement is vague • Does not respond to the assignment, displays no familiarity with course concepts or materials
• No identifiable thesis statement

Evidence & Support • Founder and primary tenets and assumptions of the theories are clearly articulated
• Theories are accurately applied to the understanding of specific behaviors in the case
• Summaries similarities and differences between the theories • Clear description of theory, but some key tenets or assumptions of the theory are lacking
• Connections between the theory and a specific behavior explained are accurate but need further development
• Summarizes similarities OR differences between the theories • Vague description of the primary tenets and assumptions of the theory
• Weak connections drawn between the theory and the behavior explained; may reflect some inaccuracies
• Theory applied to general but not a specific behavior
• Misrepresents the tenets and assumptions of the theory
• Unclear connections between
the theory and the specific behavior
• Little or no description of the primary tenets and assumptions of the theory
• Connections between
The theory and behavior are absent or incorrect

Style, Structure & Mechanics • Paper flows logically to craft a cohesive argument
• Paragraphs clearly guide the reader through a progression of ideas
• Uses transitional sentences to
develop strong relationships between ideas
• Chooses words carefully, for their precise meaning; paraphrases information from sources in one’s own words
• Almost entirely free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors • Generally well-constructed flow of ideas
• Paragraphs are ordered thoughtfully, each paragraph relates to central argument
• Transitional sentences create a
logical progression of ideas
• Uses words effectively, if too generally at times; paraphrases information from sources in one’s own words
• May contain a few spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors, but they don’t impede understanding • Paper jumps from one idea to the next, lacking a clear structure
• Occasional connection of ideas
between paragraphs
• Simple sequential rather than transitions based on logic
• Sentence structure and word choice frequently too unfocused, wordy or confusing; excessive use of quotations
• Several spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors that distract the reader • Paper wanders from one idea to the next, making it difficult to follow
• Limited connection of ideas
between paragraphs
• Paragraphs may lack topic sentences or connection of ideas
• Simple or awkward sentence structure and word phrasing
• Lacking organization and coherence
• No connection of ideas between paragraphs
• Disjointed connection
of ideas between paragraphs
• Several awkward sentences and misused words

APA Style Format • Proper APA-style format use (title page, abstract, line-spacing, font, reference page)
• Correct use and formatting of in-text citations
• Sources cited correctly and completely
• 3-5 sources • Proper use of APA-style for formatting paper with minor errors (title page, abstract, line-spacing, font, reference page)
• In-text citations contains some errors or different style format
• Sources cited correctly and
completely
• 2 sources • Uses a different style format than APA (e.g. Harvard, Chicago, MLA)
• Uses a different format style for in-text citations
• Uses a different format for reference list
• Minor citation errors in reference list • Does not format paper using a style format
• No in-text citations
• Incomplete citations in reference list
• Contains many spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
• Does not format paper using a style format
• No in-text citations
• No reference list
• Widespread spelling & punctuation errors