AP Psychology
The Social Network and Emotional Intelligence Assignment
Due: Friday September 21, 2012 (beginning of class)
100 points
Answer the prompt below in a well-organized coherent three page essay (four pages maximum). Papers should be @ 1 inch
margins, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font.
Essay prompt.
After watching the film The Social Network and reading “Emotional Intelligence & Work Place Effectiveness” and “Emotional
Intelligence & Leadership”, discuss the importance of emotional intelligence for effective leadership.
You are expected to use the Mark Zuckerberg character in the movie as a case study for the use of emotional intelligence (or
lack of emotional intelligence). Use the work of psychologists and researchers to support your arguments. You MUST cite the
two articles mentioned above, but you are not limited to those two articles. You are expected to use proper citations (MLA or
APA but not your own format or a bastardized hybrid of both – be consistent!) in this paper for any ideas that are not your own.
I will use the essay rubric below (Adapted from mrhinkley.com/blag/paperubric.php) to evaluate your paper.
An A+ paper is an
outstanding explanation of
the problem and is therefore
rare. It consistently
demonstrates the
characteristics
of good writing and
problem solving
Every section is thoroughly
researched; all information
is supported with multiple
references
Demonstrates clear and
complete understanding of
emotional intelligence; goes
beyond the requirements of
the problem; information
gathered from diverse
sources, including
competing schools of
thought
Excellent and possibly
innovative creativity and
thoughtfulness in
communication with the
reader; language and
examples are ideal for
audience; shows unusual
insight into the
task
An A- paper may have
many of the same
characteristics as a Apaper. The difference is that
a A- paper is very good,
while an A paper is
exceptional.
Use of
Language
20 points
Citations
20 points
Holistic
Accuracy
20 points
Completeness
20 points
Organization
20 points
A B paper represents a solid
performance. One factor
that differentiates a B paper
from a A- or A is the
number of ideas and
development of those ideas.
A B paper frequently has a
list-like quality.
Most statements are
supported with research; no
major factual errors are
apparent
Shows nearly complete
understanding of most
aspects of emotional
intelligence; includes
information from some
sources
The word minimal is often
associated with a C paper.
Like a B paper, it has a listlike quality. However, a B
paper provides some
in-depth information, while
the C paper shows little or
no development of ideas.
At least half of all
information is based on
research; some minor
factual errors
Covers most aspects of
emotional intelligence;
identifies some
of the most important
elements; includes few
examples; information
comes from few sources
A C- paper does attempt to
communicate some ideas.
However, the overall lack
of idea development and
sentence construction limits
the student's ability to
communicate effectively.
Clearly and completely
communicates with the
identified audience;
presents strong supporting
arguments which are
logically sound and
complete; may include
examples or
counterexamples
Gives a fairly complete
response with reasonably
clear explanations;
generally communicates
effectively to the identified
audience; presents
supporting arguments
which are logically sound
but may contain some
minor gaps
Has some satisfactory
elements but explanation or
description may be missing
steps or may be hard to
follow; may include
examples which incorrectly
represent the problem
Communicates
ineffectively;
words do not reflect the
problem; may include
drawing which completely
misrepresent problem or
solution
Language errors are not
noticeable.
Language errors are
occasional,
but noticeable.
Language errors are
distracting to
reader.
Makes significant progress
towards completion of the
problem, but the
explanation or description
may be somewhat
ambiguous or unclear; may
include examples which are
flawed or unclear;
communication may be
somewhat vague or difficult
to interpret; arguments may
be incomplete or based on a
logically unsound premise
Language errors impede
reader comprehension.
Language errors force the
reader to re-read.
Language errors make
writing incomprehensible.
All quotes, statistics, and
original ideas are cited in
correct format. Works cited
page is complete and
correctly formatted.
Most quotes, statistics, and
original ideas are cited.
Minor problems may exist
on the works cited page.
A majority of the quotes,
statistics, and original ideas
are cited. Formatting is
attempted on the works
cited page, but errors exist.
Several quotes, statistics,
and original ideas are cited
incorrectly. Several errors
are present on the works
cited page.
Citations are made in the
wrong places. The works
cited page is not formatted.
Work is plagiarized. Works
cited page is missing.
Statements in every section
are supported with research;
information is supported
with at least one reference
Shows very good
understanding of
emotional intelligence;
; includes appropriate
written examples; includes
information from several
sources
Less than half of all
information is supported by
research; a few major
errors or omissions
Lacks information about
many aspects of emotional
intelligence; includes
questionable or
unsupported information
A D/F paper shows very
little attempt to address the
problem. At this level,
problems in sentence
structure or sequential
thinking may limit the
writer's ability to
communicate.
Little or no support for
findings; major factual
errors are immediately
apparent
Misses many of the
important elements
emotional intelligence; very
few sources cited; some
information may even be
inaccurate