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INTERCULTURAL RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS PROJECT
Written Report. The written report (7-8 pages and References) should consist of an introduction, in which the general context is explained and a rationale is provided for the importance of the topic, and the following sections: (a) description of the situation and the context in which it is embedded; (b) 4 page literature review; and (c) analysis of the situation and conclusion. Include a reference page prepared in either APA or MLA format, and attach an appendix with copies of materials (e.g., specific news articles) that help explain the context.
Paper Structure Guidelines
You may use headings (e.g., Introduction, Body, Conclusion) for the main parts of your paper. Also, use “I” in this paper where appropriate.
Introduction
Provide background information about the issue/case/incident/situation that led you to work on this research project
State your Research Question
State your position on the issue and preview what you will discuss in the paper
Body
Provide a summary of each of the articles/sources you located. Think carefully about how you order these summaries.
Discuss how these sources inform you about the situation/case/issue your investigated; how they help you in answering your research question.
Conclusion
State what you have learned about the situation/issue/case based on the research you did.
Do not forget to mention how this research relates to what you have been learning in CAS 471 this semester.
References
Appendix (only if applicable). If you investigated a specific incident/case/situation discussed in the media, include a link or attach a copy of the news article.
Grading Rubric:
Content (80 pts)
Introduction (14 pts)
Body: Review of research studies/articles/sources (36 pts)
Body: Summary and discussion of findings (20 points)
Conclusion (10 pts)
Organization & overall format (5 pts)
Grammar, punctuation, spelling (5 pts)
In-text documentation (5 pts)
Reference page (end-of-text list of references) (5 pts)
