Research paper

 
Research Paper 

• Topic that identifies characteristics of Native American Culture and how it influences/contributes to contemporary cultures and/or what factors have changed perspectives regarding Native American cultural practices.  Example topics:  Native American Flute, music, dance, cultural practices, oral tradition, etc.  Any subject relating to Native American Culture will be accepted.  Perhaps comparing parts of Native American Culture to another people's cultural practices?  
• Resources cited, 3 minimum any format 
• Name and class night on paper
• Minimum 6 pages total - including cover page, resource page and 4 pages of text - double spaced
• Important see Rubric for details

Rubric

Research Paper RubricResearch Paper RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCover : Includes name, section, and topic  Page   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResources : Minimum 3 cited any format, verifiable, resource page preferred  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat: Paper meets the requirements as outlined in the course syllabus: 6 pages total, 4 pages of text NOT including graphics or photos, double spaced, size 12 font, normal margins  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContext: Paper demonstrates comprehension of the material and articulates a topic that identifies characteristics of Native American Culture and how it influences and contributes to contemporary cultures  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Intregity: Student adheres to the standards of academic integrity, particularly regarding the differentiation of one’s own ideas and those of others by properly acknowledging sources,  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGraphics: Pictures/graphics directly relate to subject Note: Graphics and photos are in addition to the required 4 full pages of text.