Week 5 Assignment: Legacy of Racism Reflection Essay

Identify your earliest exposure to people who were racially or culturally different from you through movies, television shows, or music.

• What was your age?
• Who was the person and how was he or she different?
• What impressions did you have about these people from these media?
• From a cultural pluralists perspective, do you think this experience was positive or negative for you?

See rubric for specific grading criteria.

Due Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)

Points: 65

Rubric

HUM 370 Reflection Essay Grading Rubric

HUM 370 Reflection Essay Grading Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Depth of Reflection

26 to >20.54 pts

Meets Expectations

Essay demonstrates an in-depth reflection on and application of the concepts presented in the course materials. Examples are clear and detailed, and interpretations are insightful and well supported.

20.54 to >15.34 pts

Approaches Expectations

Essay demonstrates a general reflection on and application of the concepts presented in the course materials. Appropriate examples may not be provided, and interpretations may not be supported.

15.34 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Essay lacks reflection on or application of the concepts presented in the course materials. Examples and interpretations are missing or unsupported.

26 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Evidence and Practice

26 to >20.54 pts

Meets Expectations

Essay shows strong evidence of the synthesis of the ideas presented and insights gained.

20.54 to >15.34 pts

Approaches Expectations

Essay shows some evidence of the synthesis of the ideas presented and insights gained.

15.34 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Essay shows no evidence of the synthesis of the ideas presented or insights gained.

26 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Structure

6.5 to >5.14 pts

Meets Expectations

Essay is of appropriate length, and writing is clear, concise, and well organized with excellent sentence and paragraph construction. Thoughts are expressed in a coherent and logical manner.

5.14 to >3.84 pts

Approaches Expectations

Essay may not be of appropriate length, and writing may not be well organized with good sentence and paragraph construction.

3.84 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Essay is not of appropriate length. Writing is unclear and disorganized. Thoughts ramble and make little sense.

6.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Mechanics and APA Style

6.5 to >5.14 pts

Meets Expectations

The assignment consistently follows current APA Style and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.

5.14 to >3.84 pts

Approaches Expectations

The assignment consistently follows current APA Style with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.

3.84 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

No attempt to follow APA Style is indicated. Sources are not used and/or there is no reference page. Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper.

6.5 pts