What Makes Us Who We Are
Write an essay about what makes us who we are. Explain in detail how experience and genes interact to influence who we are and what we do. Include in your answer some environmental influences that play a role in our development. Also, discuss how twin and adoption studies help us to understand environmental and genetic influences.
Your response should be 800 words and include APA style reference to the book or other material.
Rubric
Week 2 Essay (1)
Week 2 Essay (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Response
Essay response addresses all key areas of the instructions.
15.0 pts
Full Marks
All questions (and all parts of questions) are fully and thoroughly addressed.
8.0 pts
No Description
Adequate response to questions posted in the instructions.
4.0 pts
No Description
Minimal response to the questions posted in the instructions. Some aspects are missing or underdeveloped.
0.0 pts
No Marks
Questions not addressed. Response(s) inadequate to demonstrate understanding of the topic.
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking
Essay demonstrates critical thinking with evidence based from research and/or experience. Sources are included and are cited correctly.
15.0 pts
Full Marks
Critical thinking is evident in the essay, as the student utilizes evidence based from research and/or experience to discuss the concept. Sources are included and cited correctly.
8.0 pts
No Description
Adequate evidence of critical thinking. At least one source is cited correctly.
4.0 pts
No Description
Minimal evidence of critical thinking. Errors in citing sources.
0.0 pts
No Marks
No evidence of critical thinking. No sources cited.
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics
Paper is written in paragraph form with an introduction, body and conclusion. Proper grammar, spelling and punctuation are used.
10.0 pts
Full Marks
No grammatical errors in essay. Essay is cohesive, understandable and in APA style format.
5.0 pts
No Description
Essay has 5 grammatical errors but it is otherwise cohesive, understandable, and in APA style format.
0.0 pts
No Marks
Essay has 10 or more grammatical errors and is difficult to follow. It is not written in APA style format.
10.0 pts
Total Points: 40.0