Watch

Out in the Night – Criminalization of Race, Gender Identity and Sexuality (Links to an external site.)

and write a reaction paper. 

Reaction papers should be developed thoroughly and:

• MUST BE a MINIMUM of 350 WORDS
• MUST BE in ESSAY FORMAT (not numbered questions)
• MUST FOLLOW Reaction Paper Guidelines in the Grading Rubric and Writing Policies for Written Work (in syllabus)
• MUST INCLUDE 4 components:

  1-2 sentence summary of what film/article was about.
  How does this film/article connect or relate to our CLASS TOPICS AND DISCUSSIONS as well as to YOUR personal life?
  What did you learn in this film in relation to ideas we have covered in class?
  What was your reaction and opinion of the film/guest lecture and would you recommend it to future classes?

RUBRIC for writing assignments

CRITERIA

REQUIREMENTS

POSSIBLE POINTS

Inclusion of components | Instructions followed

All required components are included | all questions are answered | all instructions are followed

20

Follows Writing Policies

Essay follows formatting requirements outlined in Writing Policies:
1. proper heading top left-hand corner
2. centered title
3. 12 pt Times New Roman font
4. 1-inch margins all around & double-spaced
5. contains APA formatted citations
3 points deducted if any part of the Writing Policy is not met

15

Word Length

Essay is a minimum of 350 words
5 points deducted if paper is 275-349 words
10 points deducted if paper is 200-274 words
25 points deducted if paper is 125-199 words
35 points deducted if paper is less than 124 words

35

Mechanics & Organization

Rules of grammar, spelling, usage and punctuation are followed. Paper flows logically and is organized clearly

10

Evidence of Critical Thinking

There is evidence of reading and critical thinking. Critical thinking includes application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Arguments are clear and show depth of insight into theoretical issues, originality of treatment, and relevance

15

Essay format

Paper must be in essay format (not numbered questions).
5 points deducted if the paper is NOT in essay format

5

TOTAL POINTS

100

RUBRIC for writing assignments

CRITERIA

REQUIREMENTS

POSSIBLE POINTS

Inclusion of components | Instructions followed

All required components are included | all questions are answered | all instructions are followed

20

Follows Writing Policies

Essay follows formatting requirements outlined in Writing Policies:
1. proper heading top left-hand corner
2. centered title
3. 12 pt Times New Roman font
4. 1-inch margins all around & double-spaced
5. contains APA formatted citations
3 points deducted if any part of the Writing Policy is not met

15

Word Length

Essay is a minimum of 350 words
5 points deducted if paper is 275-349 words
10 points deducted if paper is 200-274 words
25 points deducted if paper is 125-199 words
35 points deducted if paper is less than 124 words

35

Mechanics & Organization

Rules of grammar, spelling, usage and punctuation are followed. Paper flows logically and is organized clearly

10

Evidence of Critical Thinking

There is evidence of reading and critical thinking. Critical thinking includes application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Arguments are clear and show depth of insight into theoretical issues, originality of treatment, and relevance

15

Essay format

Paper must be in essay format (not numbered questions).
5 points deducted if the paper is NOT in essay format

5

TOTAL POINTS

100