Plagarism free! Conduct a written analysis of the "culture" represented in the book: The Autobiography of Malcom X

Cultural Analysis Rubric – 300 pts.

INTRODUCTION – 40 pts. PTS. Below Mastery Mastery Exceeds Mastery

Introduces the cultural group with a short summary of the book. Summary should be no more than 2-3 sentences. Provides a clear description of the culture as portrayed in the book.

20 15 and below 16, 17, 18 19,20

Introduction provides a lead-in to a clear thesis statement reflecting your analysis of the group’s portrayal in the book.

20 15 and below 16, 17, 18 19,20

BODY SECTIONS- 160 pts. PTS. Below Mastery Mastery Exceeds Mastery

Cultural Aspects: Define cultural and/or subcultural differences including, but not limited to, those of class, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, ability, age, language, appearance, and exception. Clearly describe the culture you are analyzing, including cultural norms and traditions.

40 31 and below 32-36 37- 40

Cultural Styles: Identify differences in cultural styles, communication, decision making, problem solving and distress responses the group may experience.

40 31 and below 32-36 37- 40

Privilege: Identify instances of cultural privilege the culture experiences. Analyze the impact of privilege in U.S. multicultural relationships (i.e., group membership rewards, cultural advantages and disadvantages). Discuss gender differences (i.e., roles and expectations, communication and behavior patterns, impact on esteem, gender resources and assets). Identify cultural experiences of limitation (i.e., devaluation, invisibility, discrimination and marginalization).

40 31 and below 32-36 37- 40

Power: Analyze the effects of privilege, power, and limitation on the relationships and achievements of individuals and cultures in the United States society (i.e., access and control of resources, interactions across lines of power, assessing needs across diverse cultural and subcultural groups, creating openness to diverse perspectives). Identify mutually satisfying resolutions the cultural group strives to accomplish (commitment to common goal, giving and sharing of privilege and power, empowerment).

40 31 and below 32-36 37- 40

RESEARCH QUALITY – 50 pts. PTS. Below Mastery Mastery Exceeds Mastery

Academic Quality of Source Material: Book’s cultural group is analyzed using college-level research sources, including academic sources from SCC library databases.

10 7 and below 8, 9 10

Original Blending of Research to Support Analysis: Key points in paper reflect research from two or more academic sources. Examples used illustrate points made in the analysis. Sources are cited in-text using APA format.

40 31 and below 32-36 37- 40

PREPARATION – 50 pts. Below Mastery Mastery Exceeds Mastery

Editing and Proofreading: Paper is carefully edited and reflects college level writing. Introduction, body and conclusion is provided. If grammar, usage, mechanics, and sentence structure detract from the readability of your paper or they impede meaning in paper, your paper may not receive credit.

20 15 and below 16, 17, 18 19, 20

In-text Citations: Paper reflects American Psychological Association’s “APA style” documentation format. (See example pdfs and PowerPoints in Canvas, SCC Writing Center handouts, and consult OWL at Purdue APA format. Also, library database articles usually provide the citation for you.) All paraphrased and quoted material from your book and research sources must be properly attributed and cited in text per APA guidelines. Similarity index does not exceed 15% on turnitin.com

20 15 and below 16, 17, 18 19, 20

Reference Page Requirements: Sources (three or more) researched are cited on the APA formatted reference page. Remember to include your book in your reference list. Paper without references or citations will not be accepted.

10 7 and below 8, 9 10

TOTAL POINTS 300