week 2 essay

Week 2 essay

Students should be able to explain trends or influences on sexual behavior and their impact/effects on sexuality in historical context. This assignment will help you learn these skills:

In an essay (1,000 to 1,500 words), do the following:

Identify five different trends in or influences on sexual behavior, and for each trend or influence, describe it in its historical context and include an example.

Next, for each trend or influence, explain the impact or effect it had on the evolution of sexuality.

Cite one to three scholarly sources for each trend you have described. Use the GCU library for your research.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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14.0% Essay omits or incompletely describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. No example is given. The effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is not explained. No sources are cited. Essay inadequately describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. A poor example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is weak and missing evidence to support claims. Inappropriate sources are cited. Essay adequately describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. A fairly appropriate example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is somewhat limited and lacks some evidence to support claims. At least one fairly appropriate source is cited. Essay clearly describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. Detailed example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims. At least one appropriate source is cited. Essay expertly describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. Strong example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. One to three appropriate sources are cited.

14.0% Essay omits or incompletely describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. No example is given. The effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is not explained. No sources are cited. Essay inadequately describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. A poor example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is weak and missing evidence to support claims. Inappropriate sources are cited. Essay adequately describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. A fairly appropriate example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is somewhat limited and lacks some evidence to support claims. At least one fairly appropriate source is cited. Essay clearly describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. Detailed example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims. At least one appropriate source is cited. Essay expertly describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. Strong example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. One to three appropriate sources are cited.

14.0% Essay omits or incompletely describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. No example is given. The effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is not explained. No sources are cited. Essay inadequately describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. A poor example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is weak and missing evidence to support claims. Inappropriate sources are cited. Essay adequately describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. A fairly appropriate example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is somewhat limited and lacks some evidence to support claims. At least one fairly appropriate source is cited. Essay clearly describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. Detailed example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims. At least one appropriate source is cited. Essay expertly describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. Strong example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. One to three appropriate sources are cited.

14.0% Essay omits or incompletely describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. No example is given. The effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is not explained. No sources are cited. Essay inadequately describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. A poor example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is weak and missing evidence to support claims. Inappropriate sources are cited. Essay adequately describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. A fairly appropriate example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is somewhat limited and lacks some evidence to support claims. At least one fairly appropriate source is cited. Essay clearly describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. Detailed example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims. At least one appropriate source is cited. Essay expertly describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. Strong example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. One to three appropriate sources are cited.

Format

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Course Code

Class Code

Assignment Title

Total Points

SOC-320

SOC-320-O500

Evolutionary and Historical Trends of Sexual Attitudes Essay

90.0

Criteria

Percentage

Unsatisfactory (0.00%)

Less Than Satisfactory (65.00%)

Satisfactory (75.00%)

Good (85.00%)

Excellent (100.00%)

Comments

Points Earned

Content

70.0%

Identify five trends in, or influences, on sexual behavior. Describe it in its historical context, provide an example. Explain the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality. Cite one to three sources. First trend or influence.

14.0%

Essay omits or incompletely describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. No example is given. The effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is not explained. No sources are cited.

Essay inadequately describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. A poor example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is weak and missing evidence to support claims. Inappropriate sources are cited.

Essay adequately describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. A fairly appropriate example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is somewhat limited and lacks some evidence to support claims. At least one fairly appropriate source is cited.

Essay clearly describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. Detailed example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims. At least one appropriate source is cited.

Essay expertly describes a trend in, or influence on, sexual behavior in its historical context. Strong example is given. Explanation of the effect it had on the evolution of sexuality is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. One to three appropriate sources are cited.

Second trend or influence.

Third trend or influence.

Fourth trend or influence.

Fifth trend or influence.

Organization and Effectiveness

20.0%

Thesis Development and Purpose

7.0%

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction

8.0%

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5.0%

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

10.0%

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

Total Weightage

100%