250 words
1. In your own words define Xenophobia and Nativism.
2. How does colonialism and immigration play a role in these two concepts?
ClassDiscussion Rubric
Exemplary
(Exceeds
Expectations)
Competent
(Meets Expectations)
Needs Improvement Non-Existent
Developed
Entries
Weight 25.00%
At least three (3) well
developed entries (3
is the minimum)
(approximately 250
words in the initial
entry (in-depth) and
75-100 words in
subsequent entries)
Less than three (3)
clearly
stated entries
(200-250 words in
the initial entry (in-
depth) and 50-75
words in subsequent
entries)
Less than two (2)
clearly
stated entries
(150-200 words in
the initial entry (in-
depth) and 25-50
words in subsequent
entries)
No well-stated
entries
(Less than 150 words
in the initial entry
(in-depth) and less
than 25 words in
subsequent entries)
Command of
Content
Weight 25.00%
Offers an exemplary
command of content
-Include
comprehensive
analysis of the article
–
-good parts/bad
parts/omissions/new
ideas/relevancy/other
.
-Does not confuse
analysis and opinion.
-Finds a strong
balance among
formal analysis,
opinion, and personal
experiences.
Offers competency of
command of content
-Include competent
analysis of the article
–
-good parts/bad
parts/omissions/new
ideas/relevancy/other
.
-Does not confuse
analysis and opinion.
-Finds a strong
balance among
formal analysis,
opinion, and personal
experiences.
Offers minimal
command of content
-Include minimal
analysis of the article
–
-good parts/bad
parts/omissions/new
ideas/relevancy/other
.
-Does not confuse
analysis and opinion.
-Finds a strong
balance among
formal analysis,
opinion, and personal
experiences.
Does not exhibit a
command of content
-Does not include an
analysis of the article
–
-good parts/bad
parts/omissions/new
ideas/relevancy/other
.
-Does not confuse
analysis and opinion.
-Finds a strong
balance among
formal analysis,
opinion, and personal
experiences.
Citations
Weight 20.00%
Comprehensively
cites article and other
resources
Includes multiple
references BEYOND
the assigned reading
or discussion
questions. To be sure
that you achieve an
EXEMPLARY grade
– cite multiple related
sources from other
readings from books
or Internet sources.
Competently cites
article and
other resources
Includes a couple of
references BEYOND
the assigned reading
or discussion
questions. To be sure
that you achieve a
COMPETENT grade
– cite a couple of
related sources from
other readings from
books or Internet
sources.
Minimally cites
article and
other resources
Includes a couple of
references BEYOND
the assigned reading
or discussion
questions. To be sure
that you achieve a
NEEDS
IMPROVEMENT
grade – cite a related
source from other
readings from books
or Internet sources.
Lacks cited articles
and
other resources
Does not include
references BEYOND
the assigned reading
or discussion
questions.
Professionalis
m & Sensitivity
Weight 10.00%
Comprehensively
exhibits sensitivity to
other’s opinions and
class discussion
Reads and responds
to others’ comments
during the week’s
discussion. Two (2)
or more of entries are
substantive responses
Competently exhibits
sensitivity to other’s
opinions and class
discussion
Reads and responds
to others’ comments
during the week’s
discussion. At least
one entry is a
substantive response
Marginally exhibits
sensitivity to other’s
opinions and class
discussion
Reads and responds
to others’ comments
during the week’s
discussion. Response
to a peer’s comments
Does not exhibit
sensitivity to other’s
opinions and class
discussion
Does not appear to
have read and does
not appropriately
respond to others’
comments during the
week’s discussion.
to a peer’s
comments.
Compensatively
exhibits diplomacy
and solicits
consideration of
alternatives.
to a peer’s
comments.
Demonstrates
diplomacy and
solicits consideration
of alternatives.
are not substantive.
Lacks diplomacy.
Personal
Connections
Weight 10.00%
Comprehensively
makes relevant
connections with
personal experiences
Comprehensively
applies the reading to
one’s own personal
experiences.
Allocates some (not
all) entries to how the
article’s contents
apply to one’s unique
life story and work
setting.
Caution: DO NOT
place information
that might
incriminate a co-
worker, family
member, friend, or
institution in your
entries…this is a
public forum.
Competently makes
relevant connections
with personal
experiences
Competently applies
the reading to one’s
own personal
experiences.
Allocates few (not
all) entries to how the
article’s contents
apply to one’s unique
life story and work
setting.
Caution: DO NOT
place information
that might
incriminate a co-
worker, family
member, friend, or
institution in your
entries…this is a
public forum.
Marginally makes
relevant connections
with personal
experiences
Marginally applies
the reading to one’s
own personal
experiences.
Allocates an entry to
how the article’s
contents apply to
one’s unique life
story and work
setting.
Caution: DO NOT
place information
that might
incriminate a co-
worker, family
member, friend, or
institution in your
entries…this is a
public forum.
Does not make
relevant connections
with personal
experiences
Does not apply the
reading to one’s own
personal experiences.
Does not allocate a
single entry to how
the article’s contents
apply to one’s unique
life story and work
setting.
Conventions of
Writing
Weight 10.00%
Compressively offers
contributions
indicative of
graduate-level
performance
Although chats are
relatively
informal…every entry
should reflect your
status as a graduate
student. Use the
conventions of
writing as correct
punctuation and
grammar. Consider
developing your
entries in your word-
processing program
and pasting into the
DISCUSSION area.
If you become TOO
INFORMAL the
instructor may send a
friendly reminder
(especially about the
Competently offers
contributions
indicative of
graduate-level
performance
Although chats are
relatively
informal…every entry
should reflect your
status as a graduate
student. Use the
conventions of
writing as correct
punctuation and
grammar. Consider
developing your
entries in your word-
processing program
and pasting into the
DISCUSSION area.
If you become TOO
INFORMAL the
instructor may send a
friendly reminder
(especially about the
Marginally offers
contributions
indicative of
graduate-level
performance
Although chats are
relatively
informal…every entry
should reflect your
status as a graduate
student. Use the
conventions of
writing as correct
punctuation and
grammar. Consider
developing your
entries in your word-
processing program
and pasting into the
DISCUSSION area.
If you become TOO
INFORMAL the
instructor may send a
friendly reminder
(especially about the
Does not offer
contributions
indicative of
graduate-level
performance
Although chats are
relatively
informal…every entry
should reflect your
status as a graduate
student. Use the
conventions of
writing as correct
punctuation and
grammar. Consider
developing your
entries in your word-
processing program
and pasting into the
DISCUSSION area.
If you become TOO
INFORMAL the
instructor may send a
friendly reminder
(especially about the
initial, extended
entry). These
DISCUSSIONS are
EXCELLENT
preparation for
graduate
comprehensive
examinations.
initial, extended
entry). These
DISCUSSIONS are
EXCELLENT
preparation for
graduate
comprehensive
examinations.
initial, extended
entry). These
DISCUSSIONS are
EXCELLENT
preparation for
graduate
comprehensive
examinations.
initial, extended
entry). These
DISCUSSIONS are
EXCELLENT
preparation for
graduate
comprehensive
examinations.