Personality Theory Assignment-
Students will review and examine two personality theorists or personality tests that you connected with this semester and outline the following
Provide a brief summary about the history of the theory /test and who developed them.
Who is the target population for the theory/test and how does the theory work or how is the test used?
Compare and contrast the two theories/tests you selected adding your own perspective about how accurate the theories or tests are. Also include the pros and cons of using either of the theories or tests you selected.
Length: 4-5 pages. All papers should be typed and double-spaced with 12-point type, Times New Roman. Use APA format and include a cover page references page.
Personality Theory Assignment Grading Rubric:
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Points
Quality of Writing, Organization and using APA style,
references
Sequence of information is difficult to follow. No use of APA guidelines.
Reader has difficulty following work
because student
jumps around. Uses
APA style guidelines 50%
Student presents information in
logical sequence which reader
can follow, using
APA style guidelines 75%.
Information in logical,
interesting sequence
which reader can follow.
Use of APA
style throughout.
30
Content Knowledge
Student does not have
grasp of
information; student cannot
answer
questions about subject.
Student grasps less than 50% of the
content and is able
to demonstrate basic concepts.
Student grasps
75% of the content but fails to elaborate.
Student demonstrates
full knowledge
(more than required).
Clear application of course learning.
40
Grammar and
Spelling
Work has four or more spelling
errors and/or grammatical errors.
Presentation has three misspellings
and/or grammatical errors.
Presentation has no more than
two misspellings and/or
grammatical errors.
Presentation has no
misspellings or grammatical errors.
10
Uniqueness, Creativity
Work does not follow
assignment at all. No creativity
Work has three or more areas that do not follow
assignment. Little to no creativity.
Work has one or two areas that do not follow
assignment or
does not answer questions. Some creativity.
Work follows assignment perfectly/
answers all questions.
Good use of creativity.
20
