Marking Criteria for Outline
Anthropology 393
Cultural Construction of HIV/AIDS
Josephine MacIntosh
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< 5.9
An “F” Paper
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Absence of a clear thesis
Lack of clear expression with respect to content
Lack of clear expression with respect to context
Ideas are unrelated to the subject and reveal a
complete misunderstanding of the task
 Writer obviously doesn't understand material, or
presents it inaccurately, and has serious difficulties
with grammar, spelling and punctuation
 In final paper, failure to meet basic mechanical and
structural threshold
http://ccins.camosun.bc.ca/~jensen/content/breakdown.php
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6 or 6.5
A “D” Paper
 Shows a familiarity with the subject, but not
an understanding of it
 Lacks the writing or communication skill to
intelligibly relate what knowledge has been
comprehended
 Disorganized, lacks structure, and the ideas
are undeveloped
 No evidence of substantial thought
http://web.uvic.ca/terc/ta_corner/TA_Manual/TAmanualPagePaperGrade.htm
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7 or 7.5
A “C” Paper
 Demonstrates an acceptable grasp of the material and
awareness of the sources and general theory
 Organization is logical and the style follows proper form,
although there may be some lapses in each aspect
 Best described as descriptive because it lacks any
substantial analysis, and demonstrates a modest ability to
work with the material critically
 One senses the author does not fully understand the issues
of the subject because the ideas are shallow, undeveloped,
and tend to stray from the subject
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8, 8.5 or 9
A “B” Paper
 Demonstrates a substantial knowledge of the information
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and theoretical concepts associated with the subject
Is well-written and presented with no serious flaws, a good
use of sources and a clear thesis
The argument is above average in organization and
analysis and brings in points to support the thesis
There is an awareness of different points of view
The conclusion is sound but not original
Generally, the paper is competent but not extraordinary
http://web.uvic.ca/terc/ta_corner/TA_Manual/TAmanualPagePaperGrade.htm
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9.5, 10, 11,12
An “A” Paper
 Displays a mastery of the information and the theoretical
context in which it is presented
 Contains original thought expressed fluently and written
with a style distinguished by its freshness and clarity
 The argument is sound, substantive, organized, introduces
other points of view and uses proper sources effectively
 One is impressed by the author's contribution to the
understanding of the topic and where the subject is going
http://web.uvic.ca/terc/ta_corner/TA_Manual/TAmanualPagePaperGrade.htm
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Part 1 - Outline
 Introduction
 Purpose
 Importance
6 marks
What?
Who? Where?
Why?
 Thesis
 Outline
– Logical, descriptive (more than 2 or 3 words)
 Conclusion: Some solution for problem
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Part 2 – Annotated Bibliography
6 marks
 At least five references
– 3 primary
– Textbook was not to be included
 Accepted, consistent referencing style
 Appropriate, complementary sources
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For Reconsideration of Grades
 Hand-in :
– a written request detailing your concerns
• AND
– the marked copy
– Class average was 9.0 (B+)
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Power Point Assignment
Anthropology 393
Cultural Construction of HIV/AIDS
Josephine MacIntosh
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Your PowerPoint Should…
 Be of an academic grade
– Something you would be proud to present at a
conference
 Summarize the MAJOR points of your paper in a
logical order
– You may have to skip some of the more minor points
 Include a min. of 10 - 12 slides
– NOT including title page and reference page(s)
• Do NOT count charts, graphs, maps, pictures, etc
– But they are welcome and encouraged
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Your PowerPoint Must Be…
 Handed in on PAPER
– IN CLASS
– Friday March 18th
– One slide per page
– Printed in B&W please
 Posted on Webboard (on time = 1 mark)
– By NOON Friday March 18th
• Kids away for the weekend
• I have a date with your papers 
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I don’t whant to see slidees that
look lake this
 Canada as a nation is committed to addressing HIV/AIDS
stigma and discrimination. The Federal government has
recently announced that funding for HIV prevention, care
and treatment will double by 2009, from a current $42.2
million to $84.4 million. While the prevalence of
HIV/AIDS in Canada is relatively low, experiences of
HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination are common. In
response to this situation, the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal
Network has recently released a report outlining a series of
goals and actions designed to prevent, reduce and eliminate
HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination. By promoting
tolerance and understanding through research, legislation
and community level action we can diminish the
overarching epidemic of stigma and discrimination and
decrease the extent of the HIV epidemic in Canada.
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This Is the Same Information…
 Canada is committed to addressing HIV/AIDS stigma &
discrimination
– Federal government to double funding for HIV prevention, care
and treatment by 2009
• From $42.2 million (2004) to $84.4 million (2009)
– Prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Canada is relatively low
– Experiences of HIV/AIDS stigma & discrimination are common
 The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network (2005)
– Outlined a series of goals and actions to prevent, reduce &
eliminate HIV/AIDS stigma & discrimination
– Promotion of tolerance & understanding through research,
legislation & community level action can:
• diminish the overarching epidemic of stigma and discrimination
• decrease the extent of the HIV epidemic in Canada
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And I Don’t Want to See This…
 I’m only going to write one sentence
– And one, no maybe two…
– short points on this page
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Inform & Impress Audience w/
 Clarity
 Organization
 Logic
 Order
– But it does NOT have to be fancy
• That means NO animation please
 I will view the file online, and mark on the
paper copy
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Tiddly Bits
 Include title slide (do not count it)
 Use punctuation sparingly (no periods)
 Number slides
 No headers or footers
 Use one font (various sizes)
 Often good to use ‘&’instead of ‘and’
• Space saver
 List references on last slide (do not count it)
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