Reading Comprehension Project
Objective
The goal of this final project is to demonstrate your ability to apply reading comprehension, analysis, and research skills by answering the following essential question:
Why is multicultural awareness important in today’s society?
You will explore this question by analyzing and connecting three reliable articles that discuss topics related to multicultural awareness. These may include culture and identity, diversity in education or the workplace, intercultural communication, migration, tradition, values, or social integration.
Your response must reflect thoughtful reading, supported analysis, and original interpretation.
Project Overview
To answer the guiding question, you must complete the following three components:
- A structured and detailed Word document
- A written transcript of your 2-minute video
- A 2-minute video summary of your project and findings
You will select and analyze three credible articles from academic, educational, or nonprofit sources. These articles will serve as the evidence to support your response to the question:
Why is multicultural awareness important in today’s society?
All articles must come from sources that end in .org, .edu, or be from peer-reviewed journals. They must be accessible, written in English, and between 800–2,000 words.
PART 1: Written Report (Word Document)
Document Format and Sections
Your Word document must include the following five labeled sections:
I. Introduction (1 paragraph)
- Introduce the general concept of multicultural awareness
- Clearly state your position or thesis answering the question:
- Why is multicultural awareness important in today’s society?
- Briefly introduce the focus of your research (based on your selected articles)
II. Article Summaries (1 paragraph per article)
For each of the three selected articles:
- Provide the title, author, source, and an APA in-text citation
- Summarize the article’s main ideas
- Explain how it relates to multicultural awareness
- Describe why this article is useful for supporting your argument
III. Critical Analysis (2–3 paragraphs)
- Compare and contrast the perspectives or cultural themes found in the three articles
- Identify cultural values, practices, or challenges described in the texts
- Explain how these elements help answer the essential question
- Support your ideas with paraphrased information and at least one direct quote (APA citation)
IV. Personal Reflection (1 paragraph)
- Reflect on how the reading and research process helped you understand multicultural awareness
- Discuss any ideas that changed or expanded your thinking
- Mention how this topic might influence how you read or interact with culturally diverse content in the future
V. References Page (APA format)
- Include all three sources in proper APA 7th edition format
- Alphabetize your entries and use correct formatting (hanging indent, italics for titles, etc.)
PART 2: Transcript for the Video Summary
Your transcript must:
- Be written in paragraph format (not bullet points)
- Include an introduction, a summary of your findings, and a conclusion
- Mention your position clearly and summarize one or more supporting points
- Be 250–300 words
- Reference at least one of your articles by author or title
- Be submitted as a separate file (.docx)
PART 3: 2-Minute Video Summary
You will record a short video in which you:
- State your answer to the essential question
- Summarize the main ideas from your research
- Reflect briefly on the importance of multicultural awareness
- Speak clearly and stay within the 2-minute time limit
Important:
- You must appear on camera and speak directly
- Visuals and slides are optional
- Audio must be clear and easy to understand
Article Selection Requirements
Each article must:
- Be written in English
- Be 800–2,000 words long
- Come from a source ending in .org, .edu, or a peer-reviewed journal
- Be publicly accessible (no paywalls or subscriptions)
Submission Requirements
You must submit three separate files:
- Your completed Word document (.docx)
- A written transcript for your 2-minute video summary (.docx)
- A recorded video file (.mp4) or link (YouTube, Drive, etc., with access enabled)