Weber Essay prompt:
- Drawing on course lectures and readings, explain what Weber meant by rational-legal authority and describe how student life at UCI is shaped by this form of authority, using examples from your own experience. Then discuss at least one positive and at least one negative consequence of this form of authority in your student life, building on Weber’s ideas.
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The grading rubric is available below.
Rubric
Weber Essay Rubric
Weber Essay Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of rational-legal authority | | 4 to >2.0 pts Addressed in some depth and showing a strong understanding of course concepts | 2 to >0.0 pts Addressed but very brief or showing a weak understanding of course concepts | 0 pts Not addressed |
| 4 pts
|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis of rational-legal authority in UCI student life | | 4 to >2.0 pts Addressed in some depth and showing a strong understanding of course concepts | 2 to >0.0 pts Addressed but very brief or showing a weak understanding of course concepts | 0 pts Not addressed |
| 4 pts
|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis of positive consequence(s) | | 4 to >2.0 pts Addressed in some depth and showing a strong understanding of course concepts | 2 to >0.0 pts Addressed but very brief or showing a weak understanding of course concepts | 0 pts Not addressed |
| 4 pts
|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis of negative consequence(s) | | 4 to >2.0 pts Addressed in some depth and showing a strong understanding of course concepts | 2 to >0.0 pts Addressed but very brief or showing a weak understanding of course concepts | 0 pts Not addressed |
| 4 pts
|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences to course readings and lectures | | 4 to >2.0 pts Incorporates all required course readings and lectures; ideas are referenced appropriately throughout | 2 to >0.0 pts Incorporates some, but not all, required course readings and lectures; referencing very sporadic | 0 pts No required course readings and lectures incorporated |
| 4 pts
|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of writing and organization | | 4 to >2.0 pts Clear, cohesive, with intro and conclusion | 2 to >0.0 pts Adequate, but could be revised (e.g., missing intro/conclusion) | 0 pts Difficult to follow, very disorganized |
| 4 pts
|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEssay length | | 4 to >2.0 pts Paper length is above 600 words | 2 to >0.0 pts Acceptable, but noticeably shorter than 600 words | 0 pts Insufficient length |
| 4 pts
|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall assessment of essay | | 4 to >2.0 pts (Very) good | 2 to >0.0 pts Acceptable | 0 pts Poor |
| 4 pts
|
Total Points: 32 |
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