[Solved] Behaviorism v. Neuroscience

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**## Rubric-Behaviorismv.Neuroscience.docx**

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| **The Debate**<br>Discussion Identifying and<br>Framing an Ongoing<br>Debate Between<br>Neuroscientific and<br>Behaviorist Approaches | **0 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is either missing or not evident to the reader. | **20.44 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is present, but inaccurate, incomplete, or illogical. | **22.96 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. The debate is not contextualized well. | **25.48 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is present and thorough. The debate is contextualized moderately well. | **28 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is thoroughly presented with rich detail. The debate is clearly contextualized. |
| **Relevant Theoretical Frameworks**<br>Research-Supported<br>Discussion of the Key<br>Neuroscientific and<br>Behaviorist Theoretical Frameworks That Underpin the Chosen Debate | **0 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is not presented. | **40.88 points**<br>A discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is presented, but inaccurate or incomplete. No research support is offered. | **45.92 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. Research support is limited and from dated resources. | **50.96 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is presented and thorough. Research support is limited, but from current resources. | **56 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is thoroughly presented with rich detail. Research support is thorough and from current resources. |
| **Research Questions and Methodologies**<br>Research-Supported<br>Discussion of how the<br>Identified Theoretical<br>Frameworks Guided the<br>Development of Research<br>Questions and the<br>Selection of Research<br>Methodologies Used on<br>Each Side of the Debate | **0 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is not presented. | **40.88 points**<br>A discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is presented, but inaccurate or illogical. No research support is offered. | **45.92 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. Research support is limited and from dated resources. | **50.96 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is presented and thorough. Research support is limited, but from current resources. | **56 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is thoroughly presented with rich detail. Research support is thorough and from current resources. |
| **Interdisciplinary Intersection**<br>Research-Supported<br>Discussion of how<br>Neuroscience and<br>Behaviorist Psychology Intersect With Regard to the Chosen Debate | **0 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is not presented. | **40.88 points**<br>A discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is presented, but inaccurate or illogical. No research support is offered. | **45.92 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. Research support is limited and from dated resources. | **50.96 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is presented and thorough. Research support is limited, but from current resources. | **56 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is thoroughly presented with rich detail. Research support is thorough and from current resources. |
| **Synthesis and Argument** | **0 points**<br>No synthesis of source information is evident. Statement of purpose is not followed to a justifiable conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. | **20.44 points**<br>Synthesis of source information is attempted, but is not successful. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable | **22.96 points**<br>Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, | **25.48 points**<br>Synthesis of source information is present and meaningful. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. | **28 points**<br>Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing, presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. |

**Behaviorism v. Neuroscience – Rubric Total** 280 points

**1. 1: 2. 2: Less Than**

**Criterion 3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent**

**Unsatisfactory Satisfactory**

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| | | credibility. | supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. | Most sources are authoritative. | |
| **Thesis Development and Purpose** | **0 points**<br>Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. | **20.44 points**<br>Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. | **22.96 points**<br>Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. | **25.48 points**<br>Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. | **28 points**<br>Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. |
| **Mechanics of Writing** | **0 points**<br>Mechanical errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. | **10.22 points**<br>Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. | **11.48 points**<br>Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. | **12.74 points**<br>Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. | **14 points**<br>Writer is clearly in<br>command of standard, written, academic English. |
| **APA Format** | **0 points**<br>Required format is rarely followed correctly. No reference page is included. No in-text citations are used. | **10.22 points**<br>Required format elements are missing or incorrect. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Reference page is present. However, in-text citations are inconsistently used. | **11.48 points**<br>Required format is generally correct. However, errors are present (e.g. font, cover page, margins, and in-text citations). Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented though some errors are present. | **12.74 points**<br>Required format is used, but minor errors are present (e.g. headings and direct quotes). Reference page is present and includes all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. | **14 points**<br>The document is correctly formatted. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. |

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**## Rubric-Behaviorismv.Neuroscience.docx**

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| **The Debate**<br>Discussion Identifying and<br>Framing an Ongoing<br>Debate Between<br>Neuroscientific and<br>Behaviorist Approaches | **0 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is either missing or not evident to the reader. | **20.44 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is present, but inaccurate, incomplete, or illogical. | **22.96 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. The debate is not contextualized well. | **25.48 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is present and thorough. The debate is contextualized moderately well. | **28 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is thoroughly presented with rich detail. The debate is clearly contextualized. |
| **Relevant Theoretical Frameworks**<br>Research-Supported<br>Discussion of the Key<br>Neuroscientific and<br>Behaviorist Theoretical Frameworks That Underpin the Chosen Debate | **0 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is not presented. | **40.88 points**<br>A discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is presented, but inaccurate or incomplete. No research support is offered. | **45.92 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. Research support is limited and from dated resources. | **50.96 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is presented and thorough. Research support is limited, but from current resources. | **56 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is thoroughly presented with rich detail. Research support is thorough and from current resources. |
| **Research Questions and Methodologies**<br>Research-Supported<br>Discussion of how the<br>Identified Theoretical<br>Frameworks Guided the<br>Development of Research<br>Questions and the<br>Selection of Research<br>Methodologies Used on<br>Each Side of the Debate | **0 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is not presented. | **40.88 points**<br>A discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is presented, but inaccurate or illogical. No research support is offered. | **45.92 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. Research support is limited and from dated resources. | **50.96 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is presented and thorough. Research support is limited, but from current resources. | **56 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is thoroughly presented with rich detail. Research support is thorough and from current resources. |
| **Interdisciplinary Intersection**<br>Research-Supported<br>Discussion of how<br>Neuroscience and<br>Behaviorist Psychology Intersect With Regard to the Chosen Debate | **0 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is not presented. | **40.88 points**<br>A discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is presented, but inaccurate or illogical. No research support is offered. | **45.92 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. Research support is limited and from dated resources. | **50.96 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is presented and thorough. Research support is limited, but from current resources. | **56 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is thoroughly presented with rich detail. Research support is thorough and from current resources. |
| **Synthesis and Argument** | **0 points**<br>No synthesis of source information is evident. Statement of purpose is not followed to a justifiable conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. | **20.44 points**<br>Synthesis of source information is attempted, but is not successful. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable | **22.96 points**<br>Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, | **25.48 points**<br>Synthesis of source information is present and meaningful. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. | **28 points**<br>Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing, presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. |

**Behaviorism v. Neuroscience – Rubric Total** 280 points

**1. 1: 2. 2: Less Than**

**Criterion 3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent**

**Unsatisfactory Satisfactory**

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| | | credibility. | supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. | Most sources are authoritative. | |
| **Thesis Development and Purpose** | **0 points**<br>Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. | **20.44 points**<br>Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. | **22.96 points**<br>Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. | **25.48 points**<br>Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. | **28 points**<br>Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. |
| **Mechanics of Writing** | **0 points**<br>Mechanical errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. | **10.22 points**<br>Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. | **11.48 points**<br>Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. | **12.74 points**<br>Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. | **14 points**<br>Writer is clearly in<br>command of standard, written, academic English. |
| **APA Format** | **0 points**<br>Required format is rarely followed correctly. No reference page is included. No in-text citations are used. | **10.22 points**<br>Required format elements are missing or incorrect. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Reference page is present. However, in-text citations are inconsistently used. | **11.48 points**<br>Required format is generally correct. However, errors are present (e.g. font, cover page, margins, and in-text citations). Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented though some errors are present. | **12.74 points**<br>Required format is used, but minor errors are present (e.g. headings and direct quotes). Reference page is present and includes all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. | **14 points**<br>The document is correctly formatted. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. |

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**## Rubric-Behaviorismv.Neuroscience.docx**

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| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| **The Debate**<br>Discussion Identifying and<br>Framing an Ongoing<br>Debate Between<br>Neuroscientific and<br>Behaviorist Approaches | **0 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is either missing or not evident to the reader. | **20.44 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is present, but inaccurate, incomplete, or illogical. | **22.96 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. The debate is not contextualized well. | **25.48 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is present and thorough. The debate is contextualized moderately well. | **28 points**<br>A discussion identifying and framing an ongoing debate between neuroscientific and behaviorist approaches is thoroughly presented with rich detail. The debate is clearly contextualized. |
| **Relevant Theoretical Frameworks**<br>Research-Supported<br>Discussion of the Key<br>Neuroscientific and<br>Behaviorist Theoretical Frameworks That Underpin the Chosen Debate | **0 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is not presented. | **40.88 points**<br>A discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is presented, but inaccurate or incomplete. No research support is offered. | **45.92 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. Research support is limited and from dated resources. | **50.96 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is presented and thorough. Research support is limited, but from current resources. | **56 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of the key neuroscientific and behaviorist theoretical frameworks that underpin the chosen debate is thoroughly presented with rich detail. Research support is thorough and from current resources. |
| **Research Questions and Methodologies**<br>Research-Supported<br>Discussion of how the<br>Identified Theoretical<br>Frameworks Guided the<br>Development of Research<br>Questions and the<br>Selection of Research<br>Methodologies Used on<br>Each Side of the Debate | **0 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is not presented. | **40.88 points**<br>A discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is presented, but inaccurate or illogical. No research support is offered. | **45.92 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. Research support is limited and from dated resources. | **50.96 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is presented and thorough. Research support is limited, but from current resources. | **56 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how the identified theoretical frameworks guided the development of research questions and the selection of research methodologies used on each side of the debate is thoroughly presented with rich detail. Research support is thorough and from current resources. |
| **Interdisciplinary Intersection**<br>Research-Supported<br>Discussion of how<br>Neuroscience and<br>Behaviorist Psychology Intersect With Regard to the Chosen Debate | **0 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is not presented. | **40.88 points**<br>A discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is presented, but inaccurate or illogical. No research support is offered. | **45.92 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. Research support is limited and from dated resources. | **50.96 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is presented and thorough. Research support is limited, but from current resources. | **56 points**<br>A research-supported discussion of how neuroscience and behaviorist psychology intersect with regard to the chosen debate is thoroughly presented with rich detail. Research support is thorough and from current resources. |
| **Synthesis and Argument** | **0 points**<br>No synthesis of source information is evident. Statement of purpose is not followed to a justifiable conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. | **20.44 points**<br>Synthesis of source information is attempted, but is not successful. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable | **22.96 points**<br>Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, | **25.48 points**<br>Synthesis of source information is present and meaningful. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. | **28 points**<br>Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing, presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. |

**Behaviorism v. Neuroscience – Rubric Total** 280 points

**1. 1: 2. 2: Less Than**

**Criterion 3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent**

**Unsatisfactory Satisfactory**

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| | | credibility. | supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. | Most sources are authoritative. | |
| **Thesis Development and Purpose** | **0 points**<br>Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. | **20.44 points**<br>Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. | **22.96 points**<br>Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. | **25.48 points**<br>Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. | **28 points**<br>Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. |
| **Mechanics of Writing** | **0 points**<br>Mechanical errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. | **10.22 points**<br>Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. | **11.48 points**<br>Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. | **12.74 points**<br>Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. | **14 points**<br>Writer is clearly in<br>command of standard, written, academic English. |
| **APA Format** | **0 points**<br>Required format is rarely followed correctly. No reference page is included. No in-text citations are used. | **10.22 points**<br>Required format elements are missing or incorrect. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Reference page is present. However, in-text citations are inconsistently used. | **11.48 points**<br>Required format is generally correct. However, errors are present (e.g. font, cover page, margins, and in-text citations). Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented though some errors are present. | **12.74 points**<br>Required format is used, but minor errors are present (e.g. headings and direct quotes). Reference page is present and includes all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. | **14 points**<br>The document is correctly formatted. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. |

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