ultural Experience Opportunity

CATEGORY

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Organization

Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings.

Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs.

Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed.

The information appears to be disorganized.

Quality of Information

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.

Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.

Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.

Sources

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format. Minimum of 2.

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format. Minimum of 2.

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format. 1 Source

Some sources are not accurately documented. No sources Listed.

Amount of Information

All topics are addressed and all questions answered with at least 2 pages.

All topics are addressed and most questions answered with at least 2 pages.

All topics are addressed, and most questions answered with less than 2 pages.

One or more topics were not addressed. 1 page or less.

Research Component

The first half of the paper is based on research over the event. Quality sources are used and cited using correct MLA or APA format in parenthetical Citations.

Part of the paper is based on research over the event. Appropriate sources are used and cited using correct MLA or APA format.

A portion of the paper is based on research over the event. General sources are used and cited.

The paper is not based on research and does not contain appropriate sources or parenthetical citations. MLA or APA format is not utilized.

Personal Reflection

A detailed personal reflection is given in the 2nd half of the paper. The paper discusses the student\'s actions, thoughts, and ideas as they participate/watch the cultural activity. Implications are stated clearly that suggest a change in thought or a confirmation of beliefs after the experience.

A detailed personal reflection is given in the 2nd half of the paper. The paper discusses the student\'s actions, thoughts, and ideas as they participate/watch the cultural activity. Implications are suggested after the cultural experience.

A partial personal reflection is given in the 2nd half of the paper. The paper discusses the student\'s actions, thoughts, and ideas as they participate/watch the cultural activity. Implications are not clearly stated.

A small personal reflection is given in the 2nd half of the paper. The paper somewhat discusses the student\'s actions, thoughts, and ideas as they participate/watch the cultural activity. No implications are stated.