The document provides rubrics and instructions for students to complete peer critiques, a reflective project, and reflective paper. For the peer critiques, students are evaluated on the quality, quantity and usefulness of feedback provided on classmates' papers. The reflective project involves creating an audio PowerPoint presentation on a topic and is assessed based on audio quality, content organization, and visual elements. The reflective paper must be 400-600 words on the topic of cross-cultural awareness, citing at least two sources and following MLA guidelines. Students are given recommendations for structuring the paper and common writing errors to avoid.

1. PEER CRITIQUES RUBRIC PTS. POSSIBLE: 30
GRADE: POINTS EARNED X 3 = _________
POINTS POSSIBLE
EXPLANATION
9-10
Student gives copious, quality feedback throughout TWO
papers; there is a minimum of two quality comments per
paragraph averaging around six per page; student uses the
“track changes” feature to leave feedback; student’s comments
are insightful, relevant and useful in helping author improve her
paper.
7-8
Student gives good feedback throughout papers; there is a
minimum of two quality comments for most paragraphs
averaging around four per page; student uses the “track
changes” feature to leave feedback; most comments are
insightful, relevant and useful in helping peer improve her
paper.
5-6
Student gives very little feedback throughout papers; there is a
minimum of one quality comment per paragraph averaging
around three per page; student’s comments are lacking in depth
and are irrelevant or lacking in logic. Feedback hardly helps
author improve her paper.
3-4
Student’s feedback is seriously lacking in depth and does not
aid the author in improving her paper.

2. 0-2
Student did not complete the assignment.
REFLECTIVE PROJECT-POWERPOINT RUBRIC
POINTS POSSIBLE: 20 GRADE: POINTS EARNED
= _________
AUDIO RECORDINGS
0 1 2
3 4
5 6 7
8 9 10
The audio is absent or incomprehensible.
Audio is present and somewhat comprehensible.
Audio is present and most sentences/ ideas flow.
Audio is present, and information is presented in a logical and
comprehensible fashion.
CONTENT
0
1
3
4

3. Content is off topic.
Most content is off topic.
Some content off topic.
Content is appropriate and helps prove stance.
ORGANIZATION
0
1
2
3
Content is presented in a disorganized fashion.
Some content is presented in an organized fashion.
Most content is presented in an organized fashion.
Content is presented in a logical and organized fashion.
VISUAL ELEMENTS
0
1
2
3
Presentation is missing visual elements.
Very few visual elements in the presentation.
Good use of visual elements to support stance.
Excellent use of visual elements to support stance.
REFLECTIVE PAPER RUBRIC
POINTS POSSIBLE: 50 GRADE: POINTS EARNED
X 2.5 = __________
RUBRIC-REFLECTIVE PAPER

4. POINTS POSSIBLE
5
4
3
2
1
SUPPORT
Uses evidence appropriately and effectively, providing
sufficient evidence/ explanation to convince audience.
Offers some reasons to support points, perhaps using varied
kinds of evidence. Begins to interpret the evidence and explain
connections
between evidence and main ideas. Examples bear some
relevance.
Often uses generalizations to support its points. May use
examples, but they may be obvious or irrelevant. Often depends
on unsupported opinion or personal experience, or assumes that
evidence speaks for itself. Often has lapses in logic.
Depends on clichés or generalizations for support or offers little
evidence of any kind. May be personal narrative rather than
essay, or summary rather than analysis.
Includes irrelevant details or lacks any supporting evidence.
5
4
3
2
1
ORGANIZATION AND COHERENCE
Demonstrates clear, focused, unified, and coherent organization.
Is effectively organized.
Is somewhat organized.
May demonstrate problems in organization.

5. Incompletely developed or disorganized impeding reading.
5
4
3
2
1
MECHANICS
Evidences superior control of sentence variety, and transition;
of mechanics, spelling, grammar, punctuation; of proper form
and appearance
Demonstrates some sentence variety, and transition; may have a
few minor flaws in mechanics, spelling, grammar, etc.
Demonstrates competent writing; but has flaws in form,
grammar,
mechanics, etc.
May show patterns of flaws, or consistent major flaws in
language, sentence structure, mechanics, etc.
Written with enough mechanical errors as to impede
comprehension.
5
4
3
2
1
FOCUS/PURPOSE/
CONTROLLLING IDEA
Fully addresses topic and explores issues thoughtfully.
Clearly addresses topic and explores
issues.
Adequately addresses topic and explores the issues.
Neglects or distorts part of topic/issues.

6. Fails in attempt to discuss the topic.
1411 Reflective Paper Instructions
For this paper, you will need to carry out research over the
assigned topic. The paper will be written in English and must be
between 400-600 words. You must follow MLA guidelines when
writing this paper. If you do not, the instructor will
automatically deduct 20% off the grade.
Here are some basic recommendations for writing this paper:
· Use research or critical reflection
· Cite sources or textual references to substantiate your opinion
· Include adequate support/citation from at least two sources
· Do not include a cover page
· Follow MLA guidelines: 12 pt. size, Times New Roman,
double-spaced throughout, include a heading (see the sample
paper found after the instructions)
· Upload the file at eCampus as a Word document (.docx)
· Recognize possible ethical questions related to the topic or
problem
· Provide examples or situations to exemplify the issue
· Provide any conclusion you have made based on your
knowledge, resources and personal experience
Topic for Reflective Paper: CROSS-CULTURAL AWARENESS
The United States is the most diverse country in the world. No
matter where we live, whether in a small town or large city, we
encounter people of other cultures. Some resemble ours and
others do not. And, each member of a different culture holds a
unique world view. As you interact with others, often you find
that their perspective is different than yours and this might lead
to disagreement. In a globalized world, how do we live in peace
with others who possess differing beliefs, values and world
views? How do we keep an open-mind and respect others’

7. beliefs without becoming offended or forcing them to think as
we do?
In this essay, you are to research cross-cultural awareness. And,
focus on three specific benefits of expanding cross-cultural
awareness.
This is the basic structure for your paper. Develop each point in
a minimum of one paragraph.
1) Define cross-cultural awareness
2) Provide a summary of the three points you will focus on
3) First benefit of expanding cross-cultural awareness
4) Second benefit of expanding cross-cultural awareness
5) Third benefit of expanding cross-cultural awareness
6) Provide a conclusion
Common writing errors to avoid:
Vague “feeling” words
special, important, great, sad, beautiful, exciting…
Polarizing words
all, nothing, everybody, everyone, no one, nobody, always,
never, everything, nothing…
Definitive/ false statements
African-Americans enjoy soul food.
Texans are more conservative than New Yorkers.
Young people are entitled.
Millennials aren’t as hard-working as their parents.
People on welfare should work.
Colloquialisms/ slang/ informal language
Your paper should not read like a conversation that you would
have with friends.
We’ve got to do better than this.
What goes around, comes around.

8. People get tired of being disrespected, over and over.
Citizens need to figure out what they want.
Unnecessary phrases
Unless you quote a statement, the reader assumes that these are
your thoughts. You should never write: I think, I believe, in my
personal opinion…
Addressing the reader as “you”
You can get more out of life by working harder.
Try: Working harder results in more life satisfaction.
You should spend time with people who enrich your life.
Try: People should spend time with someone who enriches
their life.
You will understand the meaning of culture after reading this
paragraph.
Try: This paragraph defines culture.
Avoid dangling prepositions, when possible*
Which box did you put the shoe in? In which box did
you put the shoe?
When I arrive, who do I need to ask for? When I arrive, for
whom do I need to ask?
Where did you place the bag at? Where did you
place the bag?
Marisol Ramirez
Mr. Solis
Spanish 1411
20 May 2010
A good title includes 5-8 words
You should begin your paper here. Notice that you must
indent every paragraph. I would recommend that there be
around three paragraphs per page, no fewer than two. Notice
that I left no additional spacing between the heading (not a
header), the title, and the introductory paragraph. All the
content must be only two spaces apart. Notice that I am not
bolding or underlining any words in the paper. MLA guidelines
do not prescribe them. In this first paragraph, you will define

9. cross cultural awareness. This will require that you research the
topic. You are not going to simply define it based on your
personal understanding of what cross-cultural awareness is. Use
at least one citation in this paragraph from a sociologist who
can offer a clear definition. According to so, and so, cross-
cultural awareness is the…. (Author 23).
In this next paragraph, you will provide a summary of the
benefits of cross-cultural awareness.
itf;alkdsjf;alkdjf;lakjdf;lakjd;flkajds;lfkajds;lkfja;ldskjfa;lkdjf;l
akdjf;lakjd;lfkajd;lk ;aljd ;lkajdf;lkaj d;flkjad;flkja;dlkjf;alkdj
;flkajd;lfkja;dlkj;alkdjf;lkajd;lkfja;ldkjf;lkajd;lfk.
;lakjds;fljad;fjad;slkfja;ldkjf;alkdj;flakjd;lffkjitf;alkdsjf;alkdjf;l
akjdf;lakjd;flkajds;lfkajds;lkfja;ldskjfa;lkdjf;lakdjf;lakjd;lfkajd;
lk ;aljd ;lkajdf;lkaj d;flkjad;flkja;dlkjf;alkdj
;flkajd;lfkja;dlkj;alk
djf;lkajd;lkfja;ldkjf;lkajd;lfk.itf;alkdsjf;alkdjf;lakjdf;lakjd;flkaj
ds;lfkajds;lkfja;ldskjfa;lkdjf;lakdjf;lakjd;lfkajd;lk ;aljd
;lkajdf;lkajd;flkjad;flkja;dlkjf;alkdj;flkajd;lfkja;dlkj;alkdjf;lka
jd;lkfja;ldkj f;lkajd;lfk.
In this paragraph, you will focus on the first benefit of
developing cross-cultural awareness. Assume that the reader
knows nothing about this topic. Give examples to clearly
convey your points. Imagine that you are painting a picture with
your words. Your writing should have some color in it.
itf;alkdsjf;alkdjf;lakjdf;lakjd;flkajds;lfkajds;lkfja;ldskjfa;lkd
jf;lakdjf;la kjd;lfkajd;lk ;aljd ;lkajdf;lkaj
d;flkjad;flkja;dlkjf;alkdj ;flkajd;lfkja;dlkj;alkdjf;lkaj d;lkfja;ld
kjf;lkajd;lfk.
In this paragraph, you will focus on the second benefit of
cross-cultural awareness.
Ads;lfkjas;dkfja;dlkfja;ldkfja;lkdjf;alkdj;lakjds;flkajsd;fkljad;lk
fja;ldskjfa;lkdsjf;akdjf;akjd;fj;afjda;dslkfja;dlskfja;djfa;ldjf;akj
df;akjdf;akjdf;kajdf;akjd;fkajdf;kajf;lja;fkdja;dlkfja;dkfja;ldkfja
;dkjf;akdjf;akjdf;ajdf;akjdf;lkajdf;akjd;flakjd;lakjdf;lkajdf;lkadj
f;lkajdf;lakjdf;lakdjf;lakjdf;lakjdf;akdjf;alkdjf;akldjf;akdjf;alkdj
f;akdjf;lakjdf;lkajd;flkjad;flkajfd;lkajdf;lkjad;fkja;dkflja;dlkfja;

10. dlkfja;dlkfja;ldkjfa;lkdjf;alkdjf;alkdjf;alkdfja;lkdfj;alkdjfa;dlkjf
;aldkjfa;ldkfja;dlkfja;ldkjf;akldjf;aldkjf;a.
In this paragraph, you will focus on the third benefit of
cross-cultural awareness.
ad;lkfja;ldskjfa;lkdsjf;akdjf;akjd;fj;afjda;dslkfja;dlskfja;djfa;ldj
f;akjdf;akjdf;akjdf;kajdf;akjd;fkajdf;kajf;lja;fkdja;dlkfja;dkfja;l
dkfja;dkjf;akdjf;akjdf;ajdf;akjdf;lkajdf;akjd;flakjd;lakjdf;lkajdf;
lkadjf;lkajdf;lakjdf;lakdjf;lakjdf;lakjdf;akdjf;alkdjf;akldjf;akdjf;
alkdjf;akdjf;lakjdf;lkajd;flkjad;flkajfd;lkajdf;lkjad;fkja;dkflja;dl
kfja;dlkfja;dlkfja;ldkjfa;lkdjf;alkdjf;alkdjf;alkdfja;lkdfj;alkdjfa;
dlkjf;aldkjfa;ldkfja;dlkfja;ldkjf;akldjf;aldkjf;a.
Finally, in this last paragraph, provide a conclusion to the
essay. A;sdlkjfa;ldkjfa;dlkj f;ak djf;alkdjf;alkdjf;alk
jdf;lakjd;flkajd;f lkajd;fkja;dklfja;dkjfa;ldkjfa;lkdjf
a;lkdjakljdf;akldjf;akj
f;alkdjf;alkdj;falkdjfa;lkjd;klfajd;lkajd;lkfajd;lkajd;flakdja;lkdjf
;aldkj.a;ldkjfa;ldkjf;aldkjf;lakdjf;lakjd;flkajdadlkfjal;dkjfa;ldkjf
;alkjd;flkajd;lfkj ;ajd
;f8a;eoha;idjf;aldkj;lakjd;f9ue;ijfa;djfa;ldkjf;a lkdj.