DEAF CULTURE ESSAY

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Your assignment was to define the term “culture” and describe your own cultural influences. This 1000-word paper requires that you integrate at least five references from the course readings and/or other sources you find in the library. Internet pages cannot be used as any of the five references. This project is worth a total of 10% of your overall grade. The following are significant issues used in the project grading:

-I ATTACHED AN EXAMPLE OF A GREAT CULTURE PAPER AND WHAT IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE, TAKE A LOOK.

-NO INTERNET REFERENCES, JUST BOOKS.

THE TEXTBOOK FOR THIS CLASS IS: Holcomb, T. (2013). Introduction to American Deaf Culture. Oxford University Press. (AT LEAST 5 REFERENCES)

-*****FOR THE INFORMATION ON MY CULTURE YOU CAN KEEP IT BASIC, I DIDN’T REALLY HAVE A STRICT CULTURE. JUST TO ALWAYS DO GOOD IN SCHOOL, EDUCATION CAN PROVIDE ME MORE OPPORTUNITY, FAMILY COMES FIRST, MARRIAGE ISN’T A NECESSITY, RESPECT MY ELDERS, HONESTY IS BETTER THAN A LIE NO MATTER HOW BAD IT IS, RESPECT MY SELF, TREAT OTHERS HOW I WANT TO BE TREATED, LOVE HARD

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A. APA Format (12 points)

A minimum of five references from appropriate sources.

The reference page is formatted according to APA guidelines.

APA format is used throughout the paper to cite references.

APA format is used on the title page.

Running header is used in APA format.

Direct quotes, if used, are used according to APA format.

Block quotes, if used, are used according to APA format.

B. Organization (10 points)

The paper explores the assigned topic.

There are identifiable sections of the project (introduction, body, and conclusion).

Ideas in the paper are supported by appropriate references.

The main ideas in the paper are clear.

The conclusion provides a clear summary of the paper and concluding remarks.

There is a flow to the organization of the paper.

The paper is the required length.

C. Writing Style (7 points)

The paper demonstrates university level spelling.

The paper demonstrates university level grammar.

There are no careless errors such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

The paper has been proof read.

D. Content (13 points)

The quality of the subject being discussed demonstrates critical thinking.

The assigned topic is explored appropriately.

Culture is explored and defined from multiple perspectives.

The students own cultural influences are described.

When appropriate, issues related to the D/d/HH community are incorporated.

F. Clarity of Expression / Style (8 points)

The paper demonstrates university level work.

The paper includes personal reflection/insights and application of the material.