Family Studies Rubric
HHS4:
Independent Study Unit
The Independent Study Unit focuses on the student’s ability to critically think and develop a chosen topic or issue, which is relative to the course being studied. This project is an integral component of the Grade 12 Families in Canada course and is directed at enhancing the student’s knowledge and interests, thus, providing the student with a broader spectrum of course content.
This ISU project is worth 10% of a student’s final grade and involves the student to conduct self-directed research while exploring possible theories and/or ideas on the various topics provided.
The ISU consists of multiple parts that are meant to encourage the writing process and must be completed in steps by the indicated due dates.
Here is the mark breakdown and deadline schedule for this unit:
ISU Component
Due Date
Marks
Step One:
Topic Selection and Thesis Statement
THUR. FEB. 20
_______ /5
Step Two:
Annotated Bibliography of Sources
(5 total – 5 marks each)
THUR. MAR. 20
_______ /25
Step Three:
Full Essay Outline
FRI. APR. 4
_______ /10
Final Essay Submission (Containing Thesis, Annotated Bibliography, and Essay Outline)
FRI. MAY. 2
_______ /60
TOTAL
__________ /100
Please note: the process marks (Steps 1-3) are worth 40/100. The product marks (Final Essay) are worth 60/100.
This is meant to encourage the writing process and discourage you from finishing the essay at the last minute. If you complete all the steps of this ISU, it will result in a higher mark and an effective final essay.
Some Additional Details:
The due date(s) for the steps are NOT flexible or negotiable. Each step is expected to be competed and prepared for submission on the indicated date
Missed due dates will result in a mark of zero for that step
All steps of this ISU must be handed in with this ISU package and in an ISU folder
HHS4:
Independent Study Unit
The Independent Study
Independent Study Unit
The Independent Study Unit focuses on the student’s ability to critically think and develop a chosen topic or issue, which is relative to the course being studied. This project is an integral component of the Grade 12 Families in Canada course and is directed at enhancing the student’s knowledge and interests, thus, providing the student with a broader spectrum of course content.
This ISU project is worth 10% of a student’s final grade and involves the student to conduct self-directed research while exploring possible theories and/or ideas on the various topics provided.
The ISU consists of multiple parts that are meant to encourage the writing process and must be completed in steps by the indicated due dates.
Here is the mark breakdown and deadline schedule for this unit:
ISU Component
Due Date
Marks
Step One:
Topic Selection and Thesis Statement
THUR. FEB. 20
_______ /5
Step Two:
Annotated Bibliography of Sources
(5 total – 5 marks each)
THUR. MAR. 20
_______ /25
Step Three:
Full Essay Outline
FRI. APR. 4
_______ /10
Final Essay Submission (Containing Thesis, Annotated Bibliography, and Essay Outline)
FRI. MAY. 2
_______ /60
TOTAL
__________ /100
Please note: the process marks (Steps 1-3) are worth 40/100. The product marks (Final Essay) are worth 60/100.
This is meant to encourage the writing process and discourage you from finishing the essay at the last minute. If you complete all the steps of this ISU, it will result in a higher mark and an effective final essay.
Some Additional Details:
The due date(s) for the steps are NOT flexible or negotiable. Each step is expected to be competed and prepared for submission on the indicated date
Missed due dates will result in a mark of zero for that step
All steps of this ISU must be handed in with this ISU package and in an ISU folder
HHS4:
Independent Study Unit
The Independent Study