COMPARATIVE CULTURAL STUDIES ASSESSMENT/GRADING RUBRIC
Developed and Normed:
Ashley Samson, Kinesiology
Beto Gutierrez, Chicana/o Studies
Gigi Hessamian, Communication Studies
Mintesnot Woldeamanuel, Urban Studies and Planning
Nina Golden, Business Law
Assignment
Component
Content
Style
Reflection
Articulates awareness of
how own experiences
have shaped perception
towards other cultures
and/or people with
different backgrounds
Empathy/Openness
Recognizes the feelings
and views of others from
diverse backgrounds
Observations
Descriptions about
diverse group or
contexts
Knowledge
Links course concepts to
personal views and
experiences
Writing & Organization
Writing is free from
grammatical errors.
Paper is well organized
and flows well
Group Coordinators:
Beth Lasky, Director GE
Anu Thakur, Coordinator, Academic Assessment
Excellent
4
Identifies own
experiences, biases or
changing perceptions
and gives significant
supportive evidence.
Good
3
Identifies own
experiences, biases, or
changing perceptions
and provides some
supportive evidence
Adequate
2
Identifies either own
experiences, or bias, or
changing perceptions,
but not enough
supportive evidence.
Poor
1
Does not identify own
experiences, biases, or
changing perceptions and
provides no support
Effectively discusses the
feelings and views of
others from diverse
backgrounds
Observations are
specific and objective
with significant
supporting data or facts
Effectively applies
course concepts to
personal views and
experiences
Paper has excellent
grammar and
organization
Discusses the feelings
and views of others
from diverse
backgrounds
Good observations
that are specific with
good supporting data
or facts
Good application of
course concepts to
personal views and
experiences
Paper has good
grammar and
organization
Adequately discusses the
feelings and views of
others from diverse
backgrounds
Observations are general
with adequate
supporting data or facts
Does not recognize the
feelings and views of
others from diverse
backgrounds
Lacking in observations
and/or sufficient data.
Adequately applies
course concepts to
personal views and
experiences
Paper has adequate
grammar and
organization
Does not apply course
concepts to personal
views and experiences
Paper has many
grammatical errors and
poor organization