SA MATH OUTLINE PAPER

Instructions for the MATU 103 Signature Assignment Outline (due on Sunday of Week 4):

In Week 4, you will turn in an outline that presents the main points and preliminary references that you will use to complete your Final Signature Assignment.

Please see the Course Information page for the complete Signature Assignment Directions, including the approved topics and suggested textbook readings.

Your Outline, due on Sunday of Week 4, is worth 60 Points and should include:

1. The topic that you have selected to write on clearly identified. The approved topics are

i. Business

ii. Economics

iii. Equal Representation and Fairness

iv. Heath and Healthcare

v. Education

You may not write on a different topic unless you have received prior permission from your individual instructor. An outline that is on an unapproved

topic will receive no points.

2. At least 3 bullet points addressing the main elements that you plan to discuss for Part 1: Introduction and Historical Context, and at least one reference

(other than your textbook) that you will use for Part 1.

3. At least 3 bullet points addressing the main elements that you plan to discuss for Part 2: Summary of Mathematics, and at least one reference (other

than your textbook) that you will use for Part 2. You must identify at least one branch of mathematics that you plan to discuss in your paper. You are

encouraged to skim the suggested textbook readings (on the last page of the Signature Assignment directions) before you decide which branch of

mathematics you want to present.

4. At least 3 bullet points addressing the main elements that you plan to discuss for Part 3: Real World Applications, and at least one reference (other than

your textbook) that you will use for Part 3. You must identify at least one example of a work or community issue where the mathematics you presented

in Part 2 could be applied. You must identify at least one example of a social or economic trend that could be interpreted and/or explained using the

mathematics you mentioned in Part 2. You are encouraged to skim the suggested textbook readings (on the last page of the Signature Assignment

directions), as well as their examples, before completing this section – these sections have some good examples!

***Warning: Wikipedia cannot be used as one of your references***

Your Outline will be scored according to Rubric on the following page:

MATU 103 Signature Assignment Outline Rubric

Critical Elements Exemplary Proficient Emerging Not Evident Value

Part 1: Introduction and Historical Context

Outline contains more than 3 bullet points describing clear and relevant topics to be discussed in Part 1. More than 1 relevant reference is provided for Part 1. (15-16)

Outline contains 3 bullet points describing clear and relevant topics to be discussed in Part 1. 1 relevant reference is provided for Part 1. (11-14)

Outline does not contain at least 3 bullet points describing clear and relevant topics to be discussed in Part 1 and/or does not contain at least 1 relevant reference for Part 1. (1-10)

Outline contains no clear or relevant information pertaining to Part 1. (0)

16

Part 2: Summary of Mathematics

Outline contains more than 3 bullet points describing clear and relevant topics to be discussed in Part 2. More than 1 relevant reference is provided for Part 2. At least one topic of mathematics is clearly indicated. (15-16)

Outline contains 3 bullet points describing clear and relevant topics to be discussed in Part 2. 1 relevant reference is provided for Part 2. At least one topic of mathematics is clearly indicated. (11-14)

Outline does not contain at least 3 bullet points describing clear and relevant topics to be discussed in Part 2 and/or does not contain at least 1 relevant reference for Part 2, and/or does not indicate at least one topic of mathematics. (1-10)

Outline contains no clear or relevant information pertaining to Part 2. (0)

16

Part 3: Real World Applications

Outline contains more than 3 bullet points describing clear and relevant topics to be discussed in Part 3. More than 1 relevant reference is provided for Part 3. At least one example of a relevant work or community issue, and at least one example of a relevant social or economic trend is presented. (15-16)

Outline contains 3 bullet points describing clear and relevant topics to be discussed in Part 3. 1 relevant reference is provided for Part 3. At least one example of a relevant work or community issue, and at least one example of a relevant social or economic trend is presented. (11-14)

Outline does not contain at least 3 bullet points describing clear and relevant topics to be discussed in Part 3 and/or does not contain at least 1 relevant reference for Part 3, and/or does not contain at least one example of a relevant work or community issue, and/or does not contain at least one example of a relevant social or economic trend. (1-10)

Outline contains no clear or relevant information pertaining to Part 3. (0)

16

Writing Outline is clear and presented with appropriate formatting, with no errors in spelling, grammar, or other writing mechanics. (12)

Outline is clear and presented with appropriate formatting, and only minor errors in spelling, grammar, or other writing mechanics. (8-11)

Outline is not clear and/or is presented without appropriate formatting, or has several errors in spelling, grammar, or other writing mechanics. (1-7)

Outline is very unclear and/or is presented without appropriate formatting, and/or material errors in spelling, grammar, or other writing mechanics. (0)

12

Total 60