The criteria is included please follow what is asked for a good score on assignment. Make sure 2 citations one being a scholarly review.
In this course, we take a broad view of US history and examine the impact of diversity on our current society. Find a current, published article that looks at the many facets of this history. Definitions of racism, prejudice, institutional discrimination, social construction and white identity are some topics that are included in what has been called the Civil Rights Movement. Write a three- to five-page article review paper. First, write a brief summary of the article including an overview of the content and a discussion of the findings or conclusions. Then, write a detailed account of your reactions to the article including how it addresses and supports current diversity issues. Be sure to cite from the course material to support your assertions and/or opinions.
Value of this assignment: 10 Points
Aligns with the following weekly outcomes: 1, 2
Aligns with the following course outcomes: 2, 4
Week Four Written Assignment Grading Criteria
Content Criteria
6 Points
Write a three- to five-page article review paper that includes:
· A brief summary of the article
· An overview of the content and discussion of the findings or conclusions
Write a detailed account of your reactions to the article including how it addresses and supports current diversity issues.
Student compares/contrasts/integrates theory/subject matter with personal/experience.
Describes how the topic area impacts your experience or may impact it in the future.
Connects course concepts with personal experience.
Content is comprehensive/accurate/persuasive.
Displays an understanding of relevant theory.
Major points supported by specific details/examples.
Shows, analyzes, and synthesizes theory/ practice to develop new ideas and ways of conceptualizing and performing.
Cites from the course material to support assertions and/or opinions.
Writing and Organization Criteria
2 Points
The central theme/purpose of the paper is clear.
The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
The thoughts are clear and include appropriate beginning, development, and conclusion.
Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.
Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
The paper uses words and language that are inclusive, clear, and unambiguous.
Spelling is correct.
Research Criteria
1 Point
The paper includes a summary and analysis of research materials that are relevant to the assignment, e.g. scholarly journals, professional articles, legal documents, government documents, legal decisions, media clips, software, measurement instruments websites, personal communication, etc.
Professional/scholarly journals are peer reviewed and focus on the profession/application of psychology (located on Proquest, EBSCOHost, PsycNET, etc.). Non-scholarly articles include newspapers, periodicals, secular magazines, etc, and are not peer reviewed. Websites not approved include wilkipedia.com and about.com.
Research focuses on the most current information (past five to ten years) except when citing seminal works (e.g. Freud, Erickson, etc.).
Paper includes the appropriate number of references required by the assignment.
When appropriate, the paper addresses ethical considerations in research.
Style Criteria
1 Point
The paper is in the appropriate APA format used by the institution/program (e.g. the 6th edition).
The paper is double-spaced and in the appropriate length required by the assignment
The paper includes an APA style cover page.
The paper includes an Abstract that is formatted to support the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper properly uses headings, font styles, and white space as outlined in the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper includes an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
The paper addresses the topic of the paper with critical thought.
The paper concludes with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition) guidelines.
The paper includes a References Page that is completed according to the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
Total Possible Points
10 Points
