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Reading Notes 6

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Q In about 600-800 words, describe as well as compare and contrast the experiences of as many different ethnic groups that you can think of in the United States. Instructions: • Indicate the word count at the end of your essay. • Quote from at least two academic sources (textbook chapters, articles) assigned in the course. • 1" margin on all sides, 1.5 line space. • Use ASA or APA citation format • Include a bibliography (does not count in the word count). • Upload your essay in the submission link. Rubric Short Essay (25pts) Short Essay (25pts) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance and Thoroughness 15 to >13.0 pts Excellent Answer is complete; sufficient detail provided to support assertions; factually correct. States a conclusion that is a logical extrapolation from the analysis of evidence/data presented. 13 to >7.5 pts Good Answer is mostly complete; answer focuses only on issues related to the question; few and minor errors in content. 7.5 to >6.0 pts Satisfactory Answer is brief with insufficient detail. Unrelated issues were introduced and/or multiple errors in content. 6 to >0 pts Fair to Unsatisfactory Answer is incomplete. Excessive discussion of unrelated issues and/or significant errors in content. 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Logic of Answer 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Clear and logical presentation; good development of an argument; Transitions are made clearly and smoothly. 4 to >3.0 pts Good Presentation is organized but does not present a clear argument for a given position. 3 to >2.5 pts Satisfactory Minor problems of organization or logic; Needs work on creating transitions between ideas. 2.5 to >0.0 pts Fair to Unsatisfactory No logical order to the information provided; sentences rambling; ideas are repeated. 0 pts No Marks 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources and Evidence 5 to >4.0 pts Full Marks Demonstrates skillful use (and citation) of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the thought question. 4 to >3.0 pts Good Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the thought question. 3 to >2.5 pts Satisfactory Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the thought question. 2.5 to >0.0 pts Fair to Unsatisfactory Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the writing. 0 pts No Marks 5 pts Total Points: 25

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The United States of America is both racially and ethnically diverse nation. It has people from all over the world practicing all kinds of religion and cultures. There are Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, American Muslims mainly from Arabic countries, Hispanics, Indians, etc. Unfortunately, these groups come under minorities and often are subjugated to discrimination in every aspect of their life in America. They suffer because of paternalism, they are colonized, the face institutional racism, they face ethnocentrism.