Du Bois Essay prompt:
- Drawing on course lectures and readings, explain the dominant view of race and racial inequality when Du Bois was writing and outline two ways in which Du Bois’ approach challenged these dominant understandings. Then describe a contemporary example of racial inequality, citing 2-3 reputable sources (e.g., readings from other classes, news articles, reports), and explain how it can be analyzed using Du Bois’ approach to the study of race.
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The grading rubric is available below.
Rubric
Du Bois Essay Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of dominant view of race and racial inequality when Du Bois was writing | 4 to >2.0 ptsAddressed in some depth and showing strong understanding of course concepts2 to >0.0 ptsAddressed but very brief or showing weak understanding of course concepts 0 ptsNot addressed | 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis of how Du Bois challenged this view (one dimension) | 4 to >2.0 ptsAddressed in some depth and showing strong understanding of course concepts2 to >0.0 ptsAddressed but very brief or showing weak understanding of course concepts 0 ptsNot addressed | 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis of how Du Bois challenged this view (second dimension) | 4 to >2.0 ptsAddressed in some depth and showing strong understanding of course concepts2 to >0.0 ptsAddressed but very brief or showing weak understanding of course concepts 0 ptsNot addressed | 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplying Du Bois' insights to contemporary example of racial inequality using outside sources | 4 to >2.0 ptsAddressed in some depth, showing strong understanding of course concepts, and using outside sources2 to >0.0 ptsAddressed but very brief, missing outside sources, or showing weak understanding of course concepts 0 ptsNot addressed | 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences to course readings and lectures | 4 to >2.0 ptsIncorporates all required course readings and lectures; ideas are referenced appropriately throughout essay2 to >0.0 ptsIncorporates some, but not all, required course readings and lectures; referencing is very sporadic 0 ptsNo required course readings and lectures incorporated | 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of writing and organization | 4 to >2.0 ptsClear, cohesive, with intro and conclusion2 to >0.0 ptsAdequate, but could be revised (e.g., missing intro/conclusion) 0 ptsDifficult to follow, very disorganized | 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEssay length | 4 to >2.0 ptsPaper length is above 600 words2 to >0.0 ptsAcceptable, but noticeably shorter than 600 words 0 ptsInsufficient length | 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall assessment of essay | 4 to >2.0 pts(Very) good2 to >0.0 ptsAcceptable 0 ptsPoor | 4 pts |
Total Points: 32
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