[Solved] Cultural Immersion Project Proposal

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

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After careful consideration, submit a brief proposal detailing:
1. the group you've selected
an explanation of your choice, including perceived biases you may have that could be altered

2. by your research.
This proposal is worth 2% of your final grade. Once your instructor has approved your choice, you
can begin.

**## CulturalImmersionProject.pdf**

Page 1 of 3

Cultural Immersion Project

Connect with and conduct in-depth research on a group represented in your community that
meets the following three criteria:

1. Constitutes a unique “culture” or clear value system,
2. Is or has been disenfranchised or oppressed, AND
3. You envision a potential need to know more about the group in your professional setting

for which you are currently studying (i.e., counseling, teaching, administration). This can
include racial/cultural, sexual identity, religious/spiritual, economic, or ability diversity.

Project Steps

• Step 1: Conduct in-depth research on the chosen culture/group. Search for historical
documents, texts, videos, documentaries, musical heritage, world cinema and TV
shows, Ted Talks, online worship services, local food establishments, etc., that will
provide a well-rounded view of the culture or group.

• Step 2: You will journal throughout your research, outlining all the following: 1) your
reactions to your experiences with various mediums associated with the culture/group,
2) your thoughts and feelings about beliefs and traditions of the culture/group, and 3)
your thoughts and feelings about yourself in relation to your chosen culture/group.
NOTE: This journal will be submitted with your paper.

• Step 3: Reflect on your experiences and preconceived ideas to construct a
comprehensive and cohesive paper outlining all you have learned about the
culture/group. Which of those preconceived ideas are now open to re-interpretation and
why? What have you learned about yourself and “them” now that the immersion is over?

The 8-10-page paper will be a culmination of all you have learned in your cultural immersion
experience, as well as classroom learning. Be sure to include the following headings and
sections in your final paper and presentation upload:

1. Identification and Description of the Population (1-2 pages long. Include credible
research and citations to support your writing).

2. Reflection of your Virtual/Hybrid Immersion/Research Experience (what did you
observe/perceive, how were your pre-conceived ideas changed, what surprised you,
what is different from your personal culture? (1-2 pages).

3. Reaction and critical analysis of the culture (include research on culture, values, beliefs,
and behaviors and compare to your observations/perceptions). (2-3 pages).

4. Additional documents in the appendix: Include any pictures, quotes, symbols, or links to
videos or music.

Scoring Guidelines

Points available: 100.

Page 2 of 3

Component Unacceptable Acceptable Target

Journal: Multiple entries
that include detailed

notes regarding
reactions and reflections
with multiple mediums

Journal is missing or
provides little to no

evidence of authentic
reactions and/or

reflections. (0 points)

Journal includes multiple
entries, but details

related to reactions and
reflections to

experiences and sources
are limited. (5 points)

Journal includes multiple
entries that include

detailed notes chronically
authentic reactions and

reflections on
experiences and

sources. (10 points)

Introduction:
Establishes historical

background and
defensible thesis that

supports a logical line of
reasoning

Underdeveloped
introduction; reason for

culture selection is
unclear or missing;

historical background is
inaccurate or missing.

(0 points)

Coherent introduction
that includes a reason
for culture selection;

historical background is
accurate but limited.

(5 points)

Engaging, well
developed introduction
that includes a detailed

reason for culture
selection; historical

background is accurate
and thorough. (10 points)

Focus & Purpose:
Developed thesis and

attentive focus on topic

Missing thesis; confusion
about or

misunderstanding of
topic; no sense of
purpose. (0 points)

Simplistic and unfocused
ideas; limited sense of

purpose. (5 points)

Developed thesis;
represents sound

understanding of the
assigned topic; focused.

(10 points)

Ideas, Support &
Development: Supports

ideas and reflections
using specific and

relevant examples of
evidence

No or limited evidence is
provided to support

ideas and reflections;
evidence is incomplete,
incorrect, oversimplified,
or disconnected from the

context. (0 points)

Provides necessary
evidence to support

ideas and reflections; the
importance/relevance of
all pieces of evidence is

unclear or
underdeveloped but

does support the ideas
and reflections

presented and is placed
properly within the
context. (5 points)

Relies on compelling and
detailed evidence to
support ideas and

reflections; the
importance/relevance of
all pieces of evidence is
clearly stated; considers
alternate interpretations
of evidence/experiences

to enhance
demonstration of cultural
intelligence. (10 points)

Conclusion: Establishes
clear conclusion based

upon evidence

Missing or no connection
of evidence and analysis
to the reflections; fails to
summarize the argument

coherently. (0 points)

Limited connection
between evidence and
analysis to reflections;

summarizes some ideas
and thoughts but repeats

ideas to support
reflections. (5 points)

Engaging, strongly
connects evidence and
analysis to reflections;
summarizes the main

topics without repeating
previous ideas.

(10 points)

Structure &
Organization: Text has
unity and coherence to
accomplish the focused

purpose

No paragraph structure;
or single, rambling

paragraph; or series of
isolated paragraphs.

(0 points)

Organization is
confusing or disjointed;

weak paragraph
structure; transitions are
missing or inappropriate.

(5 points)

Clear organizational
structure; easily followed;

includes transitions;
structured format.

(10 points)

Page 3 of 3

Component Unacceptable Acceptable Target

Audience & Tone:
Audience appropriate
and consistent tone

No awareness of
appropriate audience for

assignment; tone is
inappropriate. (0 points)

Lacks awareness of
appropriate audience for
the assignment; tone is
inconsistent. (5 points)

Effective and accurate
awareness of audience;
tone is appropriate for

audience and
assignment. (10 points)

Sentence Structure &
Mechanics:

Demonstrates varied
sentence structures to
enhance meaning. The

text has few
grammatical, spelling

and punctuation errors

Contains multiple and
serious errors of

sentence structure: i.e.,
fragments, run-ons;

unable to write simple
sentences; Frequent
errors in agreement,

verb tense, spelling, and
capitalization; intrusive

and/or inaccurate
punctuation;

communication is
hindered. (0 points)

Formulaic sentence
patterns or overuse of

simple sentences; errors
in sentence structure;

Contains several errors
in agreement, verb

tense, spelling,
capitalization, and

punctuation (up to 6);
errors interfere with
meaning. (5 points)

Effective and varied
sentences; errors (if

present) due to lack of
careful proofreading;

Virtually free of errors in
agreement, verb tense,
spelling, capitalization,

and punctuation (no
more than 3); errors do

not interfere with
meaning. (10 points)

Vocabulary & Word
Usage: Uses extended

and appropriate
vocabulary

Vocabulary is
unsophisticated; or

subject specific
vocabulary or

sophisticated vocabulary
used incorrectly.

(0 points)

Proper, but simple
vocabulary used; subject
specific vocabulary used
infrequently. (5 points)

Vocabulary is varied,
specific and appropriate;

uses subject specific
vocabulary correctly.

(10 points)

APA Format/Citations:
Correctly uses APA style

and formatting

Reference page includes
frequent errors (more

than 3); no attempt was
made to cited supporting
sources in-text; contains
multiple errors in APA

format. (0 points)

Reference page in
accurate and virtually
free of errors (no more
than 3); all supporting

sources are cited in-text,
but minor errors in APA

format are present.
(5 points)

Reference page in
accurate and free of
errors; all supporting
sources are properly

cited in-text; APA format
is correct and accurate.

(10 points)

– Cultural Immersion Project
– Scoring Guidelines

**## CulturalImmersionProject.pdf**

Page 1 of 3

Cultural Immersion Project

Connect with and conduct in-depth research on a group represented in your community that
meets the following three criteria:

1. Constitutes a unique “culture” or clear value system,
2. Is or has been disenfranchised or oppressed, AND
3. You envision a potential need to know more about the group in your professional setting

for which you are currently studying (i.e., counseling, teaching, administration). This can
include racial/cultural, sexual identity, religious/spiritual, economic, or ability diversity.

Project Steps

• Step 1: Conduct in-depth research on the chosen culture/group. Search for historical
documents, texts, videos, documentaries, musical heritage, world cinema and TV
shows, Ted Talks, online worship services, local food establishments, etc., that will
provide a well-rounded view of the culture or group.

• Step 2: You will journal throughout your research, outlining all the following: 1) your
reactions to your experiences with various mediums associated with the culture/group,
2) your thoughts and feelings about beliefs and traditions of the culture/group, and 3)
your thoughts and feelings about yourself in relation to your chosen culture/group.
NOTE: This journal will be submitted with your paper.

• Step 3: Reflect on your experiences and preconceived ideas to construct a
comprehensive and cohesive paper outlining all you have learned about the
culture/group. Which of those preconceived ideas are now open to re-interpretation and
why? What have you learned about yourself and “them” now that the immersion is over?

The 8-10-page paper will be a culmination of all you have learned in your cultural immersion
experience, as well as classroom learning. Be sure to include the following headings and
sections in your final paper and presentation upload:

1. Identification and Description of the Population (1-2 pages long. Include credible
research and citations to support your writing).

2. Reflection of your Virtual/Hybrid Immersion/Research Experience (what did you
observe/perceive, how were your pre-conceived ideas changed, what surprised you,
what is different from your personal culture? (1-2 pages).

3. Reaction and critical analysis of the culture (include research on culture, values, beliefs,
and behaviors and compare to your observations/perceptions). (2-3 pages).

4. Additional documents in the appendix: Include any pictures, quotes, symbols, or links to
videos or music.

Scoring Guidelines

Points available: 100.

Page 2 of 3

Component Unacceptable Acceptable Target

Journal: Multiple entries
that include detailed

notes regarding
reactions and reflections
with multiple mediums

Journal is missing or
provides little to no

evidence of authentic
reactions and/or

reflections. (0 points)

Journal includes multiple
entries, but details

related to reactions and
reflections to

experiences and sources
are limited. (5 points)

Journal includes multiple
entries that include

detailed notes chronically
authentic reactions and

reflections on
experiences and

sources. (10 points)

Introduction:
Establishes historical

background and
defensible thesis that

supports a logical line of
reasoning

Underdeveloped
introduction; reason for

culture selection is
unclear or missing;

historical background is
inaccurate or missing.

(0 points)

Coherent introduction
that includes a reason
for culture selection;

historical background is
accurate but limited.

(5 points)

Engaging, well
developed introduction
that includes a detailed

reason for culture
selection; historical

background is accurate
and thorough. (10 points)

Focus & Purpose:
Developed thesis and

attentive focus on topic

Missing thesis; confusion
about or

misunderstanding of
topic; no sense of
purpose. (0 points)

Simplistic and unfocused
ideas; limited sense of

purpose. (5 points)

Developed thesis;
represents sound

understanding of the
assigned topic; focused.

(10 points)

Ideas, Support &
Development: Supports

ideas and reflections
using specific and

relevant examples of
evidence

No or limited evidence is
provided to support

ideas and reflections;
evidence is incomplete,
incorrect, oversimplified,
or disconnected from the

context. (0 points)

Provides necessary
evidence to support

ideas and reflections; the
importance/relevance of
all pieces of evidence is

unclear or
underdeveloped but

does support the ideas
and reflections

presented and is placed
properly within the
context. (5 points)

Relies on compelling and
detailed evidence to
support ideas and

reflections; the
importance/relevance of
all pieces of evidence is
clearly stated; considers
alternate interpretations
of evidence/experiences

to enhance
demonstration of cultural
intelligence. (10 points)

Conclusion: Establishes
clear conclusion based

upon evidence

Missing or no connection
of evidence and analysis
to the reflections; fails to
summarize the argument

coherently. (0 points)

Limited connection
between evidence and
analysis to reflections;

summarizes some ideas
and thoughts but repeats

ideas to support
reflections. (5 points)

Engaging, strongly
connects evidence and
analysis to reflections;
summarizes the main

topics without repeating
previous ideas.

(10 points)

Structure &
Organization: Text has
unity and coherence to
accomplish the focused

purpose

No paragraph structure;
or single, rambling

paragraph; or series of
isolated paragraphs.

(0 points)

Organization is
confusing or disjointed;

weak paragraph
structure; transitions are
missing or inappropriate.

(5 points)

Clear organizational
structure; easily followed;

includes transitions;
structured format.

(10 points)

Page 3 of 3

Component Unacceptable Acceptable Target

Audience & Tone:
Audience appropriate
and consistent tone

No awareness of
appropriate audience for

assignment; tone is
inappropriate. (0 points)

Lacks awareness of
appropriate audience for
the assignment; tone is
inconsistent. (5 points)

Effective and accurate
awareness of audience;
tone is appropriate for

audience and
assignment. (10 points)

Sentence Structure &
Mechanics:

Demonstrates varied
sentence structures to
enhance meaning. The

text has few
grammatical, spelling

and punctuation errors

Contains multiple and
serious errors of

sentence structure: i.e.,
fragments, run-ons;

unable to write simple
sentences; Frequent
errors in agreement,

verb tense, spelling, and
capitalization; intrusive

and/or inaccurate
punctuation;

communication is
hindered. (0 points)

Formulaic sentence
patterns or overuse of

simple sentences; errors
in sentence structure;

Contains several errors
in agreement, verb

tense, spelling,
capitalization, and

punctuation (up to 6);
errors interfere with
meaning. (5 points)

Effective and varied
sentences; errors (if

present) due to lack of
careful proofreading;

Virtually free of errors in
agreement, verb tense,
spelling, capitalization,

and punctuation (no
more than 3); errors do

not interfere with
meaning. (10 points)

Vocabulary & Word
Usage: Uses extended

and appropriate
vocabulary

Vocabulary is
unsophisticated; or

subject specific
vocabulary or

sophisticated vocabulary
used incorrectly.

(0 points)

Proper, but simple
vocabulary used; subject
specific vocabulary used
infrequently. (5 points)

Vocabulary is varied,
specific and appropriate;

uses subject specific
vocabulary correctly.

(10 points)

APA Format/Citations:
Correctly uses APA style

and formatting

Reference page includes
frequent errors (more

than 3); no attempt was
made to cited supporting
sources in-text; contains
multiple errors in APA

format. (0 points)

Reference page in
accurate and virtually
free of errors (no more
than 3); all supporting

sources are cited in-text,
but minor errors in APA

format are present.
(5 points)

Reference page in
accurate and free of
errors; all supporting
sources are properly

cited in-text; APA format
is correct and accurate.

(10 points)

– Cultural Immersion Project
– Scoring Guidelines

**## Part2.pdf**

After careful consideration, submit a brief proposal detailing:
1. the group you've selected
an explanation of your choice, including perceived biases you may have that could be altered

2. by your research.
This proposal is worth 2% of your final grade. Once your instructor has approved your choice, you
can begin.

**## CulturalImmersionProject.pdf**

Page 1 of 3

Cultural Immersion Project

Connect with and conduct in-depth research on a group represented in your community that
meets the following three criteria:

1. Constitutes a unique “culture” or clear value system,
2. Is or has been disenfranchised or oppressed, AND
3. You envision a potential need to know more about the group in your professional setting

for which you are currently studying (i.e., counseling, teaching, administration). This can
include racial/cultural, sexual identity, religious/spiritual, economic, or ability diversity.

Project Steps

• Step 1: Conduct in-depth research on the chosen culture/group. Search for historical
documents, texts, videos, documentaries, musical heritage, world cinema and TV
shows, Ted Talks, online worship services, local food establishments, etc., that will
provide a well-rounded view of the culture or group.

• Step 2: You will journal throughout your research, outlining all the following: 1) your
reactions to your experiences with various mediums associated with the culture/group,
2) your thoughts and feelings about beliefs and traditions of the culture/group, and 3)
your thoughts and feelings about yourself in relation to your chosen culture/group.
NOTE: This journal will be submitted with your paper.

• Step 3: Reflect on your experiences and preconceived ideas to construct a
comprehensive and cohesive paper outlining all you have learned about the
culture/group. Which of those preconceived ideas are now open to re-interpretation and
why? What have you learned about yourself and “them” now that the immersion is over?

The 8-10-page paper will be a culmination of all you have learned in your cultural immersion
experience, as well as classroom learning. Be sure to include the following headings and
sections in your final paper and presentation upload:

1. Identification and Description of the Population (1-2 pages long. Include credible
research and citations to support your writing).

2. Reflection of your Virtual/Hybrid Immersion/Research Experience (what did you
observe/perceive, how were your pre-conceived ideas changed, what surprised you,
what is different from your personal culture? (1-2 pages).

3. Reaction and critical analysis of the culture (include research on culture, values, beliefs,
and behaviors and compare to your observations/perceptions). (2-3 pages).

4. Additional documents in the appendix: Include any pictures, quotes, symbols, or links to
videos or music.

Scoring Guidelines

Points available: 100.

Page 2 of 3

Component Unacceptable Acceptable Target

Journal: Multiple entries
that include detailed

notes regarding
reactions and reflections
with multiple mediums

Journal is missing or
provides little to no

evidence of authentic
reactions and/or

reflections. (0 points)

Journal includes multiple
entries, but details

related to reactions and
reflections to

experiences and sources
are limited. (5 points)

Journal includes multiple
entries that include

detailed notes chronically
authentic reactions and

reflections on
experiences and

sources. (10 points)

Introduction:
Establishes historical

background and
defensible thesis that

supports a logical line of
reasoning

Underdeveloped
introduction; reason for

culture selection is
unclear or missing;

historical background is
inaccurate or missing.

(0 points)

Coherent introduction
that includes a reason
for culture selection;

historical background is
accurate but limited.

(5 points)

Engaging, well
developed introduction
that includes a detailed

reason for culture
selection; historical

background is accurate
and thorough. (10 points)

Focus & Purpose:
Developed thesis and

attentive focus on topic

Missing thesis; confusion
about or

misunderstanding of
topic; no sense of
purpose. (0 points)

Simplistic and unfocused
ideas; limited sense of

purpose. (5 points)

Developed thesis;
represents sound

understanding of the
assigned topic; focused.

(10 points)

Ideas, Support &
Development: Supports

ideas and reflections
using specific and

relevant examples of
evidence

No or limited evidence is
provided to support

ideas and reflections;
evidence is incomplete,
incorrect, oversimplified,
or disconnected from the

context. (0 points)

Provides necessary
evidence to support

ideas and reflections; the
importance/relevance of
all pieces of evidence is

unclear or
underdeveloped but

does support the ideas
and reflections

presented and is placed
properly within the
context. (5 points)

Relies on compelling and
detailed evidence to
support ideas and

reflections; the
importance/relevance of
all pieces of evidence is
clearly stated; considers
alternate interpretations
of evidence/experiences

to enhance
demonstration of cultural
intelligence. (10 points)

Conclusion: Establishes
clear conclusion based

upon evidence

Missing or no connection
of evidence and analysis
to the reflections; fails to
summarize the argument

coherently. (0 points)

Limited connection
between evidence and
analysis to reflections;

summarizes some ideas
and thoughts but repeats

ideas to support
reflections. (5 points)

Engaging, strongly
connects evidence and
analysis to reflections;
summarizes the main

topics without repeating
previous ideas.

(10 points)

Structure &
Organization: Text has
unity and coherence to
accomplish the focused

purpose

No paragraph structure;
or single, rambling

paragraph; or series of
isolated paragraphs.

(0 points)

Organization is
confusing or disjointed;

weak paragraph
structure; transitions are
missing or inappropriate.

(5 points)

Clear organizational
structure; easily followed;

includes transitions;
structured format.

(10 points)

Page 3 of 3

Component Unacceptable Acceptable Target

Audience & Tone:
Audience appropriate
and consistent tone

No awareness of
appropriate audience for

assignment; tone is
inappropriate. (0 points)

Lacks awareness of
appropriate audience for
the assignment; tone is
inconsistent. (5 points)

Effective and accurate
awareness of audience;
tone is appropriate for

audience and
assignment. (10 points)

Sentence Structure &
Mechanics:

Demonstrates varied
sentence structures to
enhance meaning. The

text has few
grammatical, spelling

and punctuation errors

Contains multiple and
serious errors of

sentence structure: i.e.,
fragments, run-ons;

unable to write simple
sentences; Frequent
errors in agreement,

verb tense, spelling, and
capitalization; intrusive

and/or inaccurate
punctuation;

communication is
hindered. (0 points)

Formulaic sentence
patterns or overuse of

simple sentences; errors
in sentence structure;

Contains several errors
in agreement, verb

tense, spelling,
capitalization, and

punctuation (up to 6);
errors interfere with
meaning. (5 points)

Effective and varied
sentences; errors (if

present) due to lack of
careful proofreading;

Virtually free of errors in
agreement, verb tense,
spelling, capitalization,

and punctuation (no
more than 3); errors do

not interfere with
meaning. (10 points)

Vocabulary & Word
Usage: Uses extended

and appropriate
vocabulary

Vocabulary is
unsophisticated; or

subject specific
vocabulary or

sophisticated vocabulary
used incorrectly.

(0 points)

Proper, but simple
vocabulary used; subject
specific vocabulary used
infrequently. (5 points)

Vocabulary is varied,
specific and appropriate;

uses subject specific
vocabulary correctly.

(10 points)

APA Format/Citations:
Correctly uses APA style

and formatting

Reference page includes
frequent errors (more

than 3); no attempt was
made to cited supporting
sources in-text; contains
multiple errors in APA

format. (0 points)

Reference page in
accurate and virtually
free of errors (no more
than 3); all supporting

sources are cited in-text,
but minor errors in APA

format are present.
(5 points)

Reference page in
accurate and free of
errors; all supporting
sources are properly

cited in-text; APA format
is correct and accurate.

(10 points)

– Cultural Immersion Project
– Scoring Guidelines

**## Part2.pdf**

After careful consideration, submit a brief proposal detailing:
1. the group you've selected
an explanation of your choice, including perceived biases you may have that could be altered

2. by your research.
This proposal is worth 2% of your final grade. Once your instructor has approved your choice, you
can begin.

**## CulturalImmersionProject.pdf**

Page 1 of 3

Cultural Immersion Project

Connect with and conduct in-depth research on a group represented in your community that
meets the following three criteria:

1. Constitutes a unique “culture” or clear value system,
2. Is or has been disenfranchised or oppressed, AND
3. You envision a potential need to know more about the group in your professional setting

for which you are currently studying (i.e., counseling, teaching, administration). This can
include racial/cultural, sexual identity, religious/spiritual, economic, or ability diversity.

Project Steps

• Step 1: Conduct in-depth research on the chosen culture/group. Search for historical
documents, texts, videos, documentaries, musical heritage, world cinema and TV
shows, Ted Talks, online worship services, local food establishments, etc., that will
provide a well-rounded view of the culture or group.

• Step 2: You will journal throughout your research, outlining all the following: 1) your
reactions to your experiences with various mediums associated with the culture/group,
2) your thoughts and feelings about beliefs and traditions of the culture/group, and 3)
your thoughts and feelings about yourself in relation to your chosen culture/group.
NOTE: This journal will be submitted with your paper.

• Step 3: Reflect on your experiences and preconceived ideas to construct a
comprehensive and cohesive paper outlining all you have learned about the
culture/group. Which of those preconceived ideas are now open to re-interpretation and
why? What have you learned about yourself and “them” now that the immersion is over?

The 8-10-page paper will be a culmination of all you have learned in your cultural immersion
experience, as well as classroom learning. Be sure to include the following headings and
sections in your final paper and presentation upload:

1. Identification and Description of the Population (1-2 pages long. Include credible
research and citations to support your writing).

2. Reflection of your Virtual/Hybrid Immersion/Research Experience (what did you
observe/perceive, how were your pre-conceived ideas changed, what surprised you,
what is different from your personal culture? (1-2 pages).

3. Reaction and critical analysis of the culture (include research on culture, values, beliefs,
and behaviors and compare to your observations/perceptions). (2-3 pages).

4. Additional documents in the appendix: Include any pictures, quotes, symbols, or links to
videos or music.

Scoring Guidelines

Points available: 100.

Page 2 of 3

Component Unacceptable Acceptable Target

Journal: Multiple entries
that include detailed

notes regarding
reactions and reflections
with multiple mediums

Journal is missing or
provides little to no

evidence of authentic
reactions and/or

reflections. (0 points)

Journal includes multiple
entries, but details

related to reactions and
reflections to

experiences and sources
are limited. (5 points)

Journal includes multiple
entries that include

detailed notes chronically
authentic reactions and

reflections on
experiences and

sources. (10 points)

Introduction:
Establishes historical

background and
defensible thesis that

supports a logical line of
reasoning

Underdeveloped
introduction; reason for

culture selection is
unclear or missing;

historical background is
inaccurate or missing.

(0 points)

Coherent introduction
that includes a reason
for culture selection;

historical background is
accurate but limited.

(5 points)

Engaging, well
developed introduction
that includes a detailed

reason for culture
selection; historical

background is accurate
and thorough. (10 points)

Focus & Purpose:
Developed thesis and

attentive focus on topic

Missing thesis; confusion
about or

misunderstanding of
topic; no sense of
purpose. (0 points)

Simplistic and unfocused
ideas; limited sense of

purpose. (5 points)

Developed thesis;
represents sound

understanding of the
assigned topic; focused.

(10 points)

Ideas, Support &
Development: Supports

ideas and reflections
using specific and

relevant examples of
evidence

No or limited evidence is
provided to support

ideas and reflections;
evidence is incomplete,
incorrect, oversimplified,
or disconnected from the

context. (0 points)

Provides necessary
evidence to support

ideas and reflections; the
importance/relevance of
all pieces of evidence is

unclear or
underdeveloped but

does support the ideas
and reflections

presented and is placed
properly within the
context. (5 points)

Relies on compelling and
detailed evidence to
support ideas and

reflections; the
importance/relevance of
all pieces of evidence is
clearly stated; considers
alternate interpretations
of evidence/experiences

to enhance
demonstration of cultural
intelligence. (10 points)

Conclusion: Establishes
clear conclusion based

upon evidence

Missing or no connection
of evidence and analysis
to the reflections; fails to
summarize the argument

coherently. (0 points)

Limited connection
between evidence and
analysis to reflections;

summarizes some ideas
and thoughts but repeats

ideas to support
reflections. (5 points)

Engaging, strongly
connects evidence and
analysis to reflections;
summarizes the main

topics without repeating
previous ideas.

(10 points)

Structure &
Organization: Text has
unity and coherence to
accomplish the focused

purpose

No paragraph structure;
or single, rambling

paragraph; or series of
isolated paragraphs.

(0 points)

Organization is
confusing or disjointed;

weak paragraph
structure; transitions are
missing or inappropriate.

(5 points)

Clear organizational
structure; easily followed;

includes transitions;
structured format.

(10 points)

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Component Unacceptable Acceptable Target

Audience & Tone:
Audience appropriate
and consistent tone

No awareness of
appropriate audience for

assignment; tone is
inappropriate. (0 points)

Lacks awareness of
appropriate audience for
the assignment; tone is
inconsistent. (5 points)

Effective and accurate
awareness of audience;
tone is appropriate for

audience and
assignment. (10 points)

Sentence Structure &
Mechanics:

Demonstrates varied
sentence structures to
enhance meaning. The

text has few
grammatical, spelling

and punctuation errors

Contains multiple and
serious errors of

sentence structure: i.e.,
fragments, run-ons;

unable to write simple
sentences; Frequent
errors in agreement,

verb tense, spelling, and
capitalization; intrusive

and/or inaccurate
punctuation;

communication is
hindered. (0 points)

Formulaic sentence
patterns or overuse of

simple sentences; errors
in sentence structure;

Contains several errors
in agreement, verb

tense, spelling,
capitalization, and

punctuation (up to 6);
errors interfere with
meaning. (5 points)

Effective and varied
sentences; errors (if

present) due to lack of
careful proofreading;

Virtually free of errors in
agreement, verb tense,
spelling, capitalization,

and punctuation (no
more than 3); errors do

not interfere with
meaning. (10 points)

Vocabulary & Word
Usage: Uses extended

and appropriate
vocabulary

Vocabulary is
unsophisticated; or

subject specific
vocabulary or

sophisticated vocabulary
used incorrectly.

(0 points)

Proper, but simple
vocabulary used; subject
specific vocabulary used
infrequently. (5 points)

Vocabulary is varied,
specific and appropriate;

uses subject specific
vocabulary correctly.

(10 points)

APA Format/Citations:
Correctly uses APA style

and formatting

Reference page includes
frequent errors (more

than 3); no attempt was
made to cited supporting
sources in-text; contains
multiple errors in APA

format. (0 points)

Reference page in
accurate and virtually
free of errors (no more
than 3); all supporting

sources are cited in-text,
but minor errors in APA

format are present.
(5 points)

Reference page in
accurate and free of
errors; all supporting
sources are properly

cited in-text; APA format
is correct and accurate.

(10 points)

– Cultural Immersion Project
– Scoring Guidelines