Locate an article concerning conflict resolution and peacemaking using the course readings, the University Library, and other resources.
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Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you analyze your article. Describe elements of conflict resolution and peacemaking.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Rubric
1[OA] Signature Assignment: Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking Paper1001Criteria: Applying Psychology Everyday Life(25%)
| Does Not Meet Expectations
Does not understand how psychological principles can be used to explain social issues.
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Approaches Expectations
A basic understanding of how psychological principles can be used to explain social issues.
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Meets Expectations
Clear ability to apply the importance of psychological principles to explain social issues.
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Exceeds Expectations
Consistent and clear ability to apply psychological principles to explain social issues, societal needs, and public policy.
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2Criteria: Antecedents and Consequences of Behavior(25%)
| Does Not Meet Expectations
Does not understand the function of antecedents and consequences of behavior.
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Approaches Expectations
A basic understanding of a few antecedent and behavior consequences.
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Meets Expectations
Clear ability to discuss the function of antecedent and behavior consequences.
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Exceeds Expectations
Consistent and clear ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the function of the antecedent-consequence link of behavior and can apply to clinical, school, community, or industrial settings.
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3Criteria: Theoretical Principles of Psychology(25%)
| Does Not Meet Expectations
Does not understand psychological theories to explain and predict behavior.
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Approaches Expectations
Basic understanding and recognition of the function of psychological theories to explain and predict behavior.
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Meets Expectations
Clear ability to discuss the function of psychological concepts, theories, and trends to explain and predict behavior.
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Exceeds Expectations
Consistent and advanced understanding of psychological concepts, theories, and trends to explain and predict behavior.
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4Criteria: Quality of written communication(20%)
| Does Not Meet Expectations
Inconsistent grammar, spelling and paragraphing throughout paper and inability to explain findings clearly. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.
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Approaches Expectations
Adequate explanation of findings. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language, sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.
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Meets Expectations
Clear and logical written explanation of findings. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
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Exceeds Expectations
Exceptionally concise written explanation of findings. Prose is free of mechanical errors. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
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5Criteria: Use of APA Format/Style(5%)
| Does Not Meet Expectations
APA format and style are not evident.
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Approaches Expectations
Missing APA elements; in-text citations, where necessary, are used but formatted inaccurately and not referenced.
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Meets Expectations
All key elements of an APA title page are present; In-text citations and a reference page are present with few format errors. Mechanics of writing are reflective of APA style.
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Exceeds Expectations
A broad understanding of APA format and style is evident. Accurate citations and references are presented. No APA errors are evident.
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