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ORIGINAL ESSAY PROMPT

Using the text as the primary source, students will write a 500 word MLA-style essay from a cross-cultural perspective exploring the ways in which culture influences personal life transitions.

FURTHER EXPLANATION

You should write an essay discussing how culture influences personal life transitions (for example, marriage, childhood to adulthood) by using the assigned readings from this Unit. A cross-cultural perspective means how different cultures view or practice personal life transitions. Thus, you should discuss how culture influences personal life transitions by comparing/contrasting different cultures we read about this Unit.

RUBRIC

Please review the rubric below to see the expectations for the essay .

Essays will be graded with the following in mind:

Introduction paragraph that introduces the topic and leads into the thesis. The thesis is clearly stated. Thesis should mention how culture influences personal life transitions. (20/20 points)

Body paragraphs that make clear points to support the thesis. (10/10 points)

The body paragraphs are supported with further explanation and examples that illustrate the point in each paragraph. Examples should be used from the assigned readings as well as personal examples. (10/10 points)

A conclusion that restates the thesis and sums up the major points of the essay. (20/20 points)

Grammar, punctuation, and prose style. (15/15 points)

Appropriate length (about 500 words) and compliance with assignment instructions. (5/5 points)