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_Sociology _of _Family _Writing _Assignment _2 _Grading _Rubric	_NAME:  	

Grading Criteria	Points	Comments
_Introduction-Student _defines _the _public _family _and _the _elder's _role _in _this _form _of _family.

Student presents a clear and strong thesis statement that addresses the research question:
Should the trend toward elders living apart from their children be viewed as a positive or negative development for family relations?

Example 1-Student uses an example from the documentary to support the thesis.  The example is developed appropriately and the student explains it correctly and with sufficient depth.

Example 2-Student identifies a second example that is distinct from the first example, but equally relevant.
The source is includes sound research/information.  The example is developed appropriately and the student explains it correctly and with sufficient depth.

Conclusion-Student includes an engaging and stimulating conclusion paragraph that addresses what role (if any)
assisted living facilities should play in caring for the public families of America.

Other
Spelling/Grammar, Page Length, and Formatting

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Late Penalty (if applicable)

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