Prompt: Write a paper that emphasizes attitudes and competencies that are important in effective professional relationships; defining culture and competence; cultural self-awareness and assessment of personal cultural competence. Include references to support your discussion.
In this paper you will answer the prompt provided below. At minimum, the paper must contain the following:
- A working thesis with an arguable, analytical
- A specific set of evidence (quotes, page numbers, etc.) to prove that claim, not just “example to prove my point,” or something similar. The evidence and how it proves the thesis must be apparent. Papers must include at least five (5) scholarly references and five (5) to seven (7) pages in length (excluding title page, abstract and references).
- Fully developed, cohesive paragraphs with topic sentences. These topic sentences should be assertions. The paragraphs should contain ample evidence, analysis, and links to the thesis. Lack of development in paragraphs may result in no credit for the
- A title page, an abstract page, and a reference page
- 1” margins, double spacing, a 12 point Times Roman font and between eight and ten pages in length (excluding title, abstract, and reference pages)
- Conform to APA formatting guidelines (6th Edition).
Midterm Paper Rubric
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The paper: Addresses the topic or question
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3 pts
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The paper: Accurately presents assigned authors’ viewpoints
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3 pts
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The paper: Provides sufficient textual evidence to support the argument
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4 pts
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The paper: Topic engages the reader (compelling, focused, specific and arguable)
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5 pts
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Structure: Abstract – Introduction
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3 pts
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Set the context – provide general information about the main idea, explaining the situation so the reader can make sense of the topic and the claims you make and support
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1 pts
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State why the main idea is important – tell the reader why s/he should care and keep reading. Your goal is to create a compelling, clear, and convincing essay people will want to read and act upon
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2 pts
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State your thesis/claim – compose a sentence or two stating the position you will support with logos (sound reasoning: induction, deduction), pathos (balanced emotional appeal), and ethos (author credibility).
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2 pts
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Structure: The body contains a complete discussion and support
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8 pts
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Structure: Includes a topic sentence
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3 pts
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Structure: Develops one main idea
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3 pts
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Structure: Has a transition sentence linking it to the next paragraph
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3 pts
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The conclusion: Recaps the thesis statement and the essay’s main points
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3 pts
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The conclusion: Presents a closing statement of the writer’s position
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3 pts
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Organization and Development: The composition – Is logically organized
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5 pts
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The composition Structure matches purpose and audience
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4 pts
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Tone and Point of View Is appropriate for audience
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4 pts
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Tone and Point of View Respects topic
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4 pts
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Style/Conventions: Language is concise and precise
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2 pts
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Style/Conventions: Vocabulary range, accuracy and correct/effective word usage
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2 pts
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Style/Conventions: Free of misspellings
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2 pts
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Style/Conventions: Free of grammatical mistakes
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2 pts
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Style/Conventions: Complete and a variety of sentences structures
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2 pts
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Style/Conventions: Correct punctuation
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2 pts
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Mechanics: Paper follows APA assigned style
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7 pts
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Mechanics: References cited correctly (APA style, etc.)
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10 pts
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Mechanics: Paper supported by appropriate research
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6 pts
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Mechanics: Appropriate format (font size, spacing, etc.)
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2 pts
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Total Points: 100
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