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1 Critical Essay (written individually but presented in class as part of a panel...see outline below) = 20% of course grade. The essay should be well researched and be 5-8 typed written pages in length (complete with references). It will be based on one of two topics: “Racial Inequality in Education,” OR “Nativism and Immigration Policies”. Your papers should have at least four outside, scholarly sources. Grading Rubric for Research Essay assignment:

STRUCTURE & FORMAT (6pts total) Clear Introduction, Body, Conclusion (2pt) Citations to Scholarly Literature throughout the paper (2pts) Separate Works Cited Page using APA format style (2pts) http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/03/

CONTENT & ANALYSIS (3.5 points each 14pts total) 1st Supporting Argument (3.5 pts total) (Ref 1: Scholarly source)

Clearly Stated Use of Academic Sources (in text)

Logical Analysis using Sources Draws Reasonable Conclusion from Analysis

2nd Supporting Argument (3.5pts total) (Ref. 2 Scholarly Source ) Clearly Stated

Use of Academic Sources (in text) Logical Analysis using Sources

Draws Reasonable Conclusion from Analysis 3rd Supporting Argument (3.5pts total) (Ref.3 :Scholarly Source)

Clearly Stated Use of Academic Sources (in text)

Logical Analysis using Sources Draws Reasonable Conclusion from Analysis

4th Supporting Argument (3.5pts total) (Ref. 4: Scholarly Source) Clearly Stated

Use of Outside Sources (in text) Logical Analysis using Sources

Draws Reasonable Conclusion from Analysis

POINTS DEDUCTED Deduction for Late Submission (1pt per day)

Other Factors Bearing on Assessment TOTAL ESSAY SCORE (20pts max):