American Minority Interview

Directions: Ask an American minority (Chinese) who is different from you for permission to interview him or her concerning his or her experiences as a minority in American life.

Rubric:

Background and Basic Information 40 points total (20 points each)
-Basic Background Information Who, what, when and where
-Observations information you observed about the person you interviewed or the event you attended

Reflection 80 points
-Provides a solid reflection of the experience. Discusses whether or not your expectations were met or were things different than anticipated or that you researched. Uses at least seven peer reviewed sources (the textbook can be one of them but please note that websites are not considered peer reviewed references need to be current which is 2014 to present) to discuss the culture/group of the individual interviewed or culture/group of the majority of the peopled you encountered in the event attended

Readability and Style 40 points (10 points each)
-Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical and maintain the flow in the paper.
-The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. Uses at least seven peer reviewed sources (the text can be one of them)
-Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.
– Spelling is correct. Proper use of grammar/syntax.

APA Style 20 points (20 points each)
– 7th edition APA guidelines are followed in the paper for relevant format. The paper effectively uses headings, font styles, and white space as appropriate.