First Americans Written Assignment

From one of the sources below, select a federally or state recognized Native American tribe that maintains a website (these will be hot linked in the list of tribal names). Federally recognized tribes: AlphabeticalLinks to an external site. By StateLinks to an external site. State recognized tribes (by state)Links to an external site. (Some tribal websites will feature far more pertinent and useful information than others. You may have to try more than one to find information worth sharing.) Using the information provided by the tribe itself and at least two to three other reliable sources, write a 2 to 3-page paper using APA style present some basic information about the tribe, including the tribe’s name, their language, history of interaction with the United States or state governments (including if and from where they were relocated), and at least four to five interesting facts related to the way that the tribe represents itself. For example, are any civil rights/social justice goals presented that relate to content in the textbook? Finally, include a reflection on how this assignment increased your knowledge, awareness, and/or understanding of Native American experiences. Attachment: SOC 304 Week 3 The First Americans Written AssignmentDownload SOC 304 Week 3 The First Americans Written Assignment Rubric SOC 304 Week 3 The First Americans Paper Rubric SOC 304 Week 3 The First Americans Paper Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1. Documentation of: Tribe’s name, language, culture (way of life), including at least five (5) aspects. 10 pts EXEMPLARY Detailed documentation of the tribe’s name and language. Included more than five aspects of the tribe’s culture. 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts SATISFACTORY Satisfactory documentation of the tribe’s name and language, including at least 3-4 aspects of the tribe’s culture. 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts UNSATISFACTORY Limited documentation of the tribe’s name and language. Did not include five aspects of the tribe’s culture. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2. Description of: Tribal history, including where the tribe was located before the 1900s, the tribe’s current location, and information from their website 10 pts Comprehensive description of Tribal history, including where the tribe was located before the 1900s, and the tribe’s current location, as well as pertinent and interesting information from their website 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts Satisfactory description of Tribal history, including where the tribe was located before the 1900s, the tribe’s current location, and information from their website 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts Inadequate description of Tribal history, including where the tribe was located before the 1900s, the tribe’s current location, and information from their website 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3. Reflecting on what you learned by completing this assignment. 20 pts Explicit description of what you learned by completing this assignment, including reference to the textbook. 18 pts GOOD 16 pts Sufficient description of what you learned by completing this assignment. 14 pts MARGINAL 13 pts Limited description of what you learned by completing this assignment. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4. Grammar 10 pts No grammatical errors 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts Several grammatical errors (3-4) (fragmented sentences, run on or confusing sentences, subject-verb disagreement, ill-formed verbs, pronoun errors, possessive errors, extra, wrong or missing word) 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts There were significant grammar (more than 8) mistakes (fragmented sentences, run on or confusing sentences, subject-verb disagreement, ill-formed verbs, pronoun errors, possessive errors, extra, wrong or missing word). 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5. Writing Style and Word Usage 20 pts The writing was clear, coherent, and concise. The writing was clearly organized, and easy to read. The thoughts were organized and developed in a logical sequence. There were no mistakes in writing style and word usage (repetition of words, inappropriate words/phrases, too many short sentences, imprecise vocabulary, non-professional vocabulary, missing introduction, missing conclusion) 18 pts GOOD 16 pts The writing was vague and not clearly organized. The thoughts were not developed in a logical sequence. There were several (3-4) mistakes in writing style and word usage (repetition of words, inappropriate words/phrases, too many short sentences, imprecise vocabulary, non-professional vocabulary, missing introduction, missing conclusion) 14 pts MARGINAL 13 pts The writing was unclear, incoherent, and not concise. The writing was unorganized, and difficult to read. The thoughts were disorganized and not developed in a logical sequence. There were significant (more than 8) mistakes in writing style and word usage (repetition of words, inappropriate words/phrases, too many short sentences, imprecise vocabulary, non-professional vocabulary, missing introduction, missing conclusion) 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome6. Mechanics 10 pts No mechanics errors 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts Several mechanics errors (3-4) (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, fused words, compound words, duplicates, abbreviations). 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts There were significant mechanics (more than 8) mistakes (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, fused words, compound words, duplicates, abbreviations). 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome7. Types and numbers of reliable sources 10 pts Tribal website and at least 4 reliable sources, including at least one academic source were consulted. 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts Tribal website and three reliable sources were consulted. 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts Fewer than required number of reliable sources were consulted; Tribal website was not included 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome8. APA Format 10 pts APA formatting (e.g., font style, font size, appropriate margins, the first sentence of a paragraph should be indented, double spacing, etc...) was used correctly. 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts There were no more than 3 errors in APA formatting (e.g., font style, font size, appropriate margins, the first sentence of a paragraph should be indented, double spacing, etc...). 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts There were 4 or more errors in APA formatting (e.g., font style, font size, appropriate margins, the first sentence of a paragraph should be indented, double spacing, etc...). 10 pts Total Points: 100