AGR 201 – Communicating Across Cultures
Rubric for Ethnic Roots Essay 2
Topic
Description
Points
Value
Evaluation
Points
Style
Print or type using a 12 point standard font, such as
Times New Roman or Arial
Text should be double spaced, 0pt before and after, on
8 ½ ” x 11″ paper with 1 inch margins, single sided
Number pages consecutively in header or footer
Adhere to recommended page limits, 2 – 3 pages
(excluding title page)
5
Content
Why was the discussion of your ancestral background important for you to answer regarding your cultural identity?
What positions of social privilege do you hold (based on your personal family history and your social group memberships)?
What are your earliest memories of race and most recent memories of any type of discrimination (directed toward you, a family member, or friend)?
How have intersections of your gender, social class and geographic location impacted your experience with race and ethnicity?
12
8
10
10
Grammar and Style
The following points will be added:
Use past tense except when referring to established facts.
Organize your ideas, making one major point with each paragraph.
Spelling and clarity of sentences
5
Total Points
50
Additional Comments: