BEHS 220 students are required to submit a final project which is worth one quarter of the final course grade. This project should reflect the student’s highest level of work. The  Personal Action Plan for Diversity Consciousness  requires students to reflect on what they have learned about diversity understanding, awareness and skills through a practical exercise which culminates in a final 5 to 7 page paper promoting diversity at the individual, community, and even global level. Because communication is a vital skill in promoting diversity awareness, this written project is expected to be thoughtful, well-organized, and well-written.  Students may wish to consult with the Effective Writing Center and Information and Library Services for guidance. PERSONAL GROWTH: 36 possible points       Reason(s) for taking the course? (4 points) What are at  least two ways  in which my “diversity awareness” has been affected by taking this class?  (8 points) What are at  least two ways  in which my “diversity understanding” has been affected by taking this class?  (8 points) What are at  least two ways  in which my “diversity skills” have been affected by taking this class? (8 points) What are at  least two steps  that I need to take to become a more diversity conscious individual? (8 points) DIVERSITY BENEFITS: 12 possible points What are at least three specific benefits that I will gain from valuing diversity? Support your response with evidence from your text and/or other materials (e.g. personal journals and Discussion posts, in-class presentations, external sources) DIVERSITY COMMUNICATION: 16 possible points What is the role of communication in promoting diversity awareness? Provide in-text citations from your text and/or other external sources. Use APA format.  (8 points) What are at  least two ways  in which I will improve my communication skills to help others work more productively with me? (8 points) DIVERSITY GOALS: 8 possible points What are at  least two  of my most important diversity goals for the future?   DIVERSITY ACTIONS:  16 possible points What are  three specific ways  I will achieve my diversity goals and contribute to creating an environment that values diversity? (Specify whether contributions will have a personal, community or global impact) (12 points) What resources will I need to honor these commitments? (4 points) COMPOSITION AND MECHANICS: 12 possible points Writing is clear, concise and comprehensible (4 points) Errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, syntax, grammar, etc. are minimal and do not detract from the author’s meaning (4 points) In-text citations and references are properly cited using APA style (for assistance with APA style, consult Information and Library Services) (4 points)  FORMAT OF THE REPORT: Length: Your report will be 5-7 double spaced pages in length, not including the title page or reference page Font: 12 point; Arial or Times New Roman Margins: 1 inch on all sides Pagination: Page numbers.

1. BEHS 220 students are required to submit a final project which
is worth one quarter of the final course grade. This project
should reflect the student’s highest level of work. The
Personal Action Plan for Diversity Consciousness
requires students to reflect on what they have learned about
diversity understanding, awareness and skills through a
practical exercise which culminates in a final 5 to 7 page paper
promoting diversity at the individual, community, and even
global level. Because communication is a vital skill in
promoting diversity awareness, this written project is expected
to be thoughtful, well-organized, and well-written. Students
may wish to consult with the Effective Writing Center and
Information and Library Services for guidance.
PERSONAL GROWTH: 36 possible points
Reason(s) for taking the course? (4 points)
What are at
least two ways
in which my “diversity awareness” has been affected by taking
this class? (8 points)
What are at
least two ways
in which my “diversity understanding” has been affected by
taking this class? (8 points)
What are at
least two ways
in which my “diversity skills” have been affected by taking this
class? (8 points)
What are at
least two steps
that I need to take to become a more diversity conscious
individual? (8 points)
DIVERSITY BENEFITS: 12 possible points
What are at least three specific benefits that I will gain from
valuing diversity? Support your response with evidence from

2. your text and/or other materials (e.g. personal journals and
Discussion posts, in-class presentations, external sources)
DIVERSITY COMMUNICATION: 16 possible points
What is the role of communication in promoting diversity
awareness? Provide in-text citations from your text and/or other
external sources. Use APA format. (8 points)
What are at
least two ways
in which I will improve my communication skills to help others
work more productively with me? (8 points)
DIVERSITY GOALS: 8 possible points
What are at
least two
of my most important diversity goals for the future?
DIVERSITY ACTIONS: 16 possible points
What are
three specific ways
I will achieve my diversity goals and contribute to creating an
environment that values diversity? (Specify whether
contributions will have a personal, community or global impact)
(12 points)
What resources will I need to honor these commitments? (4
points)
COMPOSITION AND MECHANICS: 12 possible points
Writing is clear, concise and comprehensible (4 points)
Errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, syntax, grammar,
etc. are minimal and do not detract from the author’s meaning
(4 points)
In-text citations and references are properly cited using APA
style (for assistance with APA style, consult Information and
Library Services) (4 points)
FORMAT OF THE REPORT:
Length: Your report will be 5-7 double spaced pages in length,
not including the title page or reference page
Font: 12 point; Arial or Times New Roman
Margins: 1 inch on all sides

3. Pagination: Page numbers should be included on every page
except the title page.
Title Page: Should include the title of your report and your
name centered on the page.
References: Your last page should list all of the sources you
have used in alphabetical order and in APA format.
Citations: Remember to cite any language, information or ideas
that are not your own in order to avoid plagiarism. In–text
citations and references should be in APA format.
Tone: This is a formal written assignment. Avoid using jargon,
slang, contractions or colloquialisms.
Syntax: Grammar, spelling, capitalization and sentence
construction are important. Always proofread your work!
Resources: Students are encouraged make use of the UMUC
Effective Writing Center as well as Information and Library
Services when preparing their Personal Action Plans.