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INTRO T O AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES Rubric for Papers A Work B Work C Work Choose a topic relevant to class and take a position on it (ex: When born, Epistemic Violence, Ma’at, Agency & #BlackLivesMatter ) Topic was discussed in class , in readings, etc… or was not , but ads new perspective to things discussed and/or read Topic in a direct way speaks to the history, current reality, or future state of Black people Student clearly takes a position on the topic —viewing it as a positive or negative; agreeing with its principles or disagreeing Topic was discussed in class , in readings, etc. Topic in some general way speaks to the history, current reality, or future state of Black people Student takes a semi -clear position on the topic — Topic was discussed in class , in readings, etc. Topic barely, if at all, speaks to the history, current reality, or future state of Black people Student takes a weak or unclear position on the topic Provide a detailed understanding of the subject matter that you are writing about ( ex : Ma’at is made up of seven principles, which include… ) Student provides 4 -plus specific pieces of information about the topic, showing a clear and deep understanding of the subject Student provides 2 -3 specific pieces of information about the topic, showing a good understanding of the subject Student provides 1 specific piece of information about the topic, showing a fair understanding of the subject Show the impact and relevance your topic had in the past by including examples and/or quotes from cla ss discussions, readings, or personal research ( ex: Epistemic violence was foundational to our educational system and portrayals in the arts, creating a global belief in Black inferiority ) Student provides 4 - plus specific pieces of information, quotes, or statistics about the topic Student demonstrates a clear understanding of how the pieces of information have impacted individuals, Student provides 2 - 3 specific pieces of information, quotes, or statistics about the topic Stude nt demonstrates a good understanding of how the pieces of information have impacted individuals, Student provides 4 - plus specific pieces of information, quotes, or statistics about the topic Student demonstrates a little -to-no understanding of how the pieces of information have impacted individuals, communities, and/or the world communities, and/or the world communities, and/or the world Discuss current (modern -day) implications of your topic ( ex: Diop’s scholarship is foundational to argument that Black Lives Matter because… ) Student is able to link subject matter with a current topic, issue, or movement in a clear way, and provides at least 3 personal commentaries explaining their position. Student is able to link subject matter with a current topic, issue, or movement in a general way, and provides 1 -2 personal commentaries explaining their position. Student links subject matter with a current topic, issue, or movement in a sometimes clear way, but provides no personal commentaries explaining their position. Student writes in a way that reveals their voice and personality . (ex: I had a real -life experience with the power of the Ma’at principles during a summer camp where I worked w ith 45 inner city youth. The principles came to life when we had to…) Student uses creative ways to pre sent their information AND Student takes a chance and provides examples of personal connections to the subject matter 5 or less grammatical and/or factual errors 5-7 pages Student uses creative ways to present their information OR Student takes a chanc e and provides examples of personal connections to the subject matter 6-10 grammatical and/or factual errors 5-7 pages Student writes in a formulaic and predictable way to present their information Student provides no examples of personal connections to the subject matter 10 or more grammatical and/or factual errors Less than five pages