2500 words
Final Paper
Students will write papers about the development of their understanding of social inequality. Your paper should:
outline your understanding of the problem of social inequality,
discuss specific areas that you researched through your fieldwork,
explain ways that your organization, agency, or religious group attempts to alleviate inequality,
tell about the work that you did to assist the agency,
identify your key learning
reference at least 2 sources about your agency or this area of inequality, and
include a picture of your group at the agency, organization, or religious building.
Rubric
| 10 – 11 points | 12 – 13 points | 14 – 15 points | 16+ points | |
| Knowledge and understanding | Demonstrates: a limited understanding of social inequality little knowledge of the organization Little or not examples or descriptions of experiences | Demonstrates: some understanding of social inequality basic knowledge of the organization Few examples or description of experiences | Demonstrates: a solid understanding of social inequality good knowledge of the organization Uses examples and descriptions to provide a straightforward description | Demonstrates: a thorough understanding of social inequality complete knowledge of the organization Elaborates on experience using detailed examples and descriptions |
| Reflection on Key Learning in Fieldwork and Course Materials | Little evidence of reflection or awareness of key learning Little or no attempt to connect to course concepts | Some evidence of reflection and awareness of key learning Attempts to connect to course concepts | Good evidence of reflection and awareness of key learning Straightforward connections to course concepts | Outstanding evidence of reflection and awareness of key learning Complex connections to course concepts |
| Conventions | Several major errors in spelling, grammar, and/or word choice make the audience re-read to gain understanding Attempts to use APA or MLA with several major errors NO Picture included | Several minor errors in spelling, grammar, and/or word choice interrupt the flow of some ideas Uses APA or MLA with several minor errors | Few minor errors in spelling, grammar, and/or word choice but does not interfere with “readability” Uses APA or MLA with few minor errors | Next to no errors and flows in a fluid manner Uses APA or MLA with proficiency Picture included |
