SPCH 324 FINAL ASSESSMENT
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SPCH324CommunicationandGenderFinalExam_2020.docxCommunication and Gender Final Exam
This is an examination of your understanding of the ideas from the course readings, modules, and commentary. Your answers should NOT come from outside sources. Cite course readings where needed for definitions, for examples, and use personal experience for the data or examples from course readings. Be sure to use proper APA in-text and reference page citations. Use direct quotations sparingly and paraphrase whenever possible. There are five definitions (with examokes) each worth 4 points and 4 essay questions each worth 20 points.
Definitions (4 pts each)
Define the term AND give at least 2 clear examples.
1. Gender Communication
2. Sex
3. Gender
4. Feminism
5. Haptic (your two examples should reveal how haptics are influenced by gender)
Add a page break before beginning the Essay section.
Essays (20 possible pts each)
Write one single-spaced page answer for each essay (specifically a minimum of 600 words). Refer to the grading rubric found below. Use APA citations (both in-text and reference page) where appropriate in each essay. Support your examples with your own real life observations and experiences. Be descriptive, using specific details, so that it is clear how the examples support your answer.
Include the number of the essay question before each essay and add a page break between each
1. Identify gender roles that you have assumed in your life and gender stereotypes that you have been subjected to? How have they helped and/or hindered your life?
Scoring rubric
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Excellent |
Good |
Acceptable |
Unacceptable |
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Writing style |
Sentences are well -constructed using academic style grammar and vocabulary. Ideas flow in an organized manner. No errors or typos. 4 pts |
Sentences are well constructed using general written grammar and vocabulary. Ideas flow in an organized manner. Possibly 1-2 errors or typos. 3 pts |
Sentences are somewhat adequately constructed using general written grammar and vocabulary. Ideas mostly organized. Possibly 3-5 errors or typos. 2 pts |
Many sentences are poorly constructed and contain colloquialisms and other uses associated with casual language use. Ideas not organized. Possibly 6+ errors or typos. 1 pt |
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Content/Answers Question |
Ideas from course readings clearly stated. Has a clearly stated thesis in first paragraph. Provides details to support the thesis. It is developed sufficiently for reader understanding. Contains paragraphs. The essay is 625+words. 13-12 points |
Ideas from course readings clearly stated. Thesis implied or stated somewhere other than first paragraph. It is developed sufficiently for reader understanding. Contains paragraphs. The essay is 600+ words.
11-10 points |
Ideas from course readings poorly stated or missing. Unclear what thesis is. Examples are generalized, lacks details. Weak paragraphs . The essay is less than 600 words. 9-7 points |
Ideas poorly developed. No real details provided. May contain 400 or less words. 6-0 points |
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Formatting |
Everything is single-spaced without any added spaces anywhere. All sections are named. References strictly adhere to proper APA formatting. 3 points
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Most of the formatting has been followed. References are mostly APA.
2 points |
Some of the formatting has been followed. References are not completely APA.
1 point |
Formatting not followed at all. The essay is less than one page. There are no References.
0 points |
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Totals |
20-19 points |
16-15 points |
12-10 points |
7-0 points |
2. Using at least two gender development theories from course readings, argue how gender is developed through both nature (biology/genetics) and nurture (environment, culture, social influences, etc.). In addition to course material, please incorporate personal experiences, and observations to support your answers.
Scoring rubric
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Excellent |
Good |
Acceptable |
Unacceptable |
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Writing style |
Sentences are well -constructed using academic style grammar and vocabulary. Ideas flow in an organized manner. No errors or typos. 4 pts |
Sentences are well constructed using general written grammar and vocabulary. Ideas flow in an organized manner. Possibly 1-2 errors or typos. 3 pts |
Sentences are somewhat adequately constructed using general written grammar and vocabulary. Ideas mostly organized. Possibly 3-5 errors or typos. 2 pts |
Many sentences are poorly constructed and contain colloquialisms and other uses associated with casual language use. Ideas not organized. Possibly 6+ errors or typos. 1 pt |
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Content/Answers Question |
Ideas from course readings clearly stated. Has a clearly stated thesis in first paragraph. Provides details to support the thesis. It is developed sufficiently for reader understanding. Contains paragraphs. The essay is 625+words.
13-12 points |
Ideas from course readings clearly stated. Thesis implied or stated somewhere other than first paragraph. It is developed sufficiently for reader understanding. Contains paragraphs. The essay is 600+ words.
11-10 points |
Ideas from course readings poorly stated or missing. Unclear what thesis is. Examples are generalized, lacks details. Weak paragraphs . The essay is less than 600 words. 9-7 points |
Ideas poorly developed. No real details provided. May contain 400 or less words.
6-0 points |
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Formatting |
Everything is single-spaced without any added spaces anywhere. All sections are named. References strictly adhere to proper APA formatting. 3 points
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Most of the formatting has been followed. References are mostly APA.
2 points |
Some of the formatting has been followed. References are not completely APA.
1 point |
Formatting not followed at all. The essay is less than one page. There are no References.
0 points |
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Totals |
20-19 points |
16-15 points |
12-10 points |
7-0 points |
3. Name and define 3 ways the English language shows gender differences. Provide several examples of each. Why, or why not, (choose one view point only) are these valid viewpoints.
Scoring rubric
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Excellent |
Good |
Acceptable |
Unacceptable |
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Writing style |
Sentences are well -constructed using academic style grammar and vocabulary. Ideas flow in an organized manner. No errors or typos. 4 pts |
Sentences are well constructed using general written grammar and vocabulary. Ideas flow in an organized manner. Possibly 1-2 errors or typos. 3 pts |
Sentences are somewhat adequately constructed using general written grammar and vocabulary. Ideas mostly organized. Possibly 3-5 errors or typos. 2 pts |
Many Many sentences are poorly constructed and contain colloquialisms and other uses associated with casual language use. Ideas not organized. Possibly 6+ errors or typos. 1 pt
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Content/Answers Question |
Ideas from course readings clearly stated. Has a clearly stated thesis in first paragraph. Provides details to support the thesis. It is developed sufficiently for reader understanding. Contains paragraphs. The essay is 625+words.
13-12 points |
Ideas from course readings clearly stated. Thesis implied or stated somewhere other than first paragraph. It is developed sufficiently for reader understanding. Contains paragraphs. The essay is 600+ words.
11-10 points |
Ideas from course readings poorly stated or missing. Unclear what thesis is. Examples are generalized, lacks details. Weak paragraphs . The essay is less than 600 words.
9-7 points |
Ideas poorly developed. No real details provided. May contain 400 or less words.
6-0 points |
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Formatting |
Everything is single-spaced without any added spaces anywhere. All sections are named. References strictly adhere to proper APA formatting. 3 points
|
Most of the formatting has been followed. References are mostly APA.
2 points |
Some of the formatting has been followed. References are not completely APA.
1 point |
Formatting not followed at all. The essay is less than one page. There are no References.
0 points |
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Totals |
20-19 points |
16-15 points |
12-10 points |
7-0 points |
4. Identify and provide examples of 4-5 gender communication differences that are often observed in society. Next, note 4-5 strategies to bridge communication strategies in the workplace. Your strategies should use course material and your own ideas.
Scoring rubric
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Excellent |
Good |
Acceptable |
Unacceptable |
|
Writing style |
Sentences are well -constructed using academic style grammar and vocabulary. Ideas flow in an organized manner. No errors or typos. 4 pts |
Sentences are well constructed using general written grammar and vocabulary. Ideas flow in an organized manner. Possibly 1-2 errors or typos. 3 pts |
Sentences are somewhat adequately constructed using general written grammar and vocabulary. Ideas mostly organized. Possibly 3-5 errors or typos. 2 pts |
Many sentences are poorly constructed and contain colloquialisms and other uses associated with casual language use. Ideas not organized. Possibly 6+ errors or typos. 1 pt |
|
Content/Answers Question |
Ideas from course readings clearly stated. Has a clearly stated thesis in first paragraph. Provides details to support the thesis. It is developed sufficiently for reader understanding. Contains paragraphs. The essay is 625+words.
13-12 points |
Ideas from course readings clearly stated. Thesis implied or stated somewhere other than first paragraph. It is developed sufficiently for reader understanding. Contains paragraphs. The essay is 600+ words.
11-10 points |
Ideas from course readings poorly stated or missing. Unclear what thesis is. Examples are generalized, lacks details. Weak paragraphs . The essay is less than 600 words.
9-7 points |
Ideas poorly developed. No real details provided. May contain 400 or less words.
6-0 points |
|
Formatting |
Everything is single-spaced without any added spaces anywhere. All sections are named. References strictly adhere to proper APA formatting. 3 points |
Most of the formatting has been followed. References are mostly APA.
2 points |
Some of the formatting has been followed. References are not completely APA.
1 point |
Formatting not followed at all. The essay is less than one page. There are no References.
0 points |
|
Totals |
20-19 points |
16-15 points |
12-10 points |
7-0 points |
