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Mini-ethnographic Thick Description
Mini-ethnographic research paper
Rubric Code:
S237X22
By
MRFTuckett004
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Subject:
Communication
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Thick Description
Excellent
5 pts
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
Culture and analysis
Excellent
The author provides a thorough and detailed analysis of the site studied. Cultural elements (attitudes, Values, beliefs, behaviours, language, etc) are clearly applied in the discussion. Evidence is used very well to show how the author has drawn conclusions
Good
The author provides a good amount of analysis. Cultural elements are applied and discussed in the paper without making any assumptions.
Fair
The author provides an adequate amount of analysis. Cultural elements are discussed however, either more analysis or cultural discussion could have been shared.
Poor
Little or no analysis is provided on the organization. A less than average amount of cultural elements are provided in the paper.
Content
Excellent
--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of the task & an appropriate topic for research.
--Confirms or dispels assumptions with depth and sophistication.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--The writer uses vivid description which allows the reader to experience the culture
Good
--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of the task and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Confirms or dispels assumptions with some analysis.
--The writer uses some description which allows the reader to experience the culture.
Fair
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Confirms or dispels assumptions with limited analysis.
--The writer uses minimal description with vague words which gives the reader a limited experience of the culture.
Poor
--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Does not address assumptions.
--The writer uses many vague words which gives the reader a confusing experience of the culture.
Grammar and Mechanics
Excellent
--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good
-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
-- Very minor punctuation or capitalization errors.
Fair
-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
-- A pattern of punctuation and capitalization errors make understanding difficult
Poor
-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--Riddled with punctuation and capitalization errors makes reading frustrating.
Style
Excellent
Chooses word for their precise meaning and uses an appropriate level of specificity. Sentence style fits paper's audience and purpose. Sentences are varied, yet clearly structured and carefully focused, not long and rambling.
Good
Generally uses words accurately and effectively, but may sometimes be too general. Sentences generally clear, well structured, and focused, though some may be awkward or ineffective.
Fair
Uses relatively vague and general words, may use some inappropriate language. Sentence structure generally correct, but sentences may be wordy, unfocused, repetitive, or confusing.
Poor
Usually contains many awkward sentences, misuses words, employs inappropriate language.
Notes
Excellent
Notes are very specific and detailed
Evidence of a long time spent in the field
Very wide variety of observations noted
More complex note taking
Good
Notes are specific and detailed
Evidence of an extended period on site Wide variety of observations noted
Fair
Notes are fairly specific and detailed
Fairly wide variety of observations noted
Poor
Rushed or undefiled notes which do not display care when observing or that the observer spent very much time in the field.
Keywords:
ethnography, research, culture
Subjects:
Communication
Education
Nursing
Types:
Writing
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