Muslim and Arab Americans: Diverse Minorities Paper

Week 4 Muslim and Arab Americans: Diverse Minorities Paper Due Sunday by 11:59pm Points 100 Submitting a text entry box or a file upload Listen to the podcast Many Arab-Americans Still Perceived As A 'Problem'Links to an external site. and read the book excerpt about discrimination against Arab Americans. In a 2 to 3 page paper using APA style, tell me what you learned in addition to answering the questions below. Chapter 11 in your textbook may help to frame your paper. What are the differences between being Muslim and being Arab? Name various aspects of Islam. Name various aspects of the Arab culture. Do you believe that most Americans know that there are differences from being Muslim and being Arab? Please explain. Do you believe that the general population of the United States knows that the foundations of Islam are peaceful? Please explain. Document misconceptions that many people in the United States have towards Muslims and Arabs. If you were a politician (from the perspective of a politician), describe ways in which you would promote the differences between being Muslim and Arab and that the tenants of Islam are peaceful. If you have experienced discrimination, how was your experience the same or different from the experiences of discrimination described in the podcasts and book excerpt? (OR) If you have not experienced discrimination, why do you believe you have not? At least two outside sources are required. Wikipedia is not an acceptable reference and should not be cited. All assignments are required to use APA style, be error-free (grammar and spelling count), have one-inch margins, and include a cover page and reference page. Additionally, an introduction, body, and conclusion are also required. Attachment: Week 4 Muslim and Arab Americans Diverse Minorities PaperDownload Week 4 Muslim and Arab Americans Diverse Minorities Paper Rubric SOC 304 Week 4 Muslim and Arab Americans Paper Rubric SOC 304 Week 4 Muslim and Arab Americans Paper Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1. Documenting the differences between being Muslim and being Arab and describing various aspects of Islam and the Arab culture. 10 pts EXEMPLARY Thorough documentation of the differences between being Muslim and being Arab and describing various aspects of Islam and the Arab culture. 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts SATISFACTORY Sufficient documentation of the differences between being Muslim and being Arab and describing various aspects of Islam and the Arab culture. 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts UNSATISFACTORY Insufficient documentation of the differences between being Muslim and being Arab and description of various aspects of Islam and the Arab culture. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2. Explaining whether or not you believe that most Americans know that there are differences from being Muslim and being Arab. Explaining whether or not you believe that the general population of the United States knows that the foundations of Islam are peaceful. 10 pts Comprehensive explanation of whether or not you believe that most Americans know that there are differences from being Muslim and being Arab. Detailed explanation of whether or not you believe that the general population of the United States knows that the foundations of Islam are peaceful. 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts Satisfactory explanation of whether or not you believe that most Americans know that there are differences from being Muslim and being Arab. Adequate explanation of whether or not you believe that the general population of the United States knows that the foundations of Islam are peaceful. 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts Incomplete explanation of whether or not you believe that most Americans know that there are differences from being Muslim and being Arab. Vague explanation of whether or not you believe that the general population of the United States knows that the foundations of Islam are peaceful. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3. Documenting the misconceptions that many people in the United States have towards Muslims and Arabs. 10 pts Complete description of the misconceptions that many people in the United States have towards Muslims and Arabs. 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts Satisfactory description of the misconceptions that many people in the United States have towards Muslims and Arabs. 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts Inadequate description of the misconceptions that many people in the United States have towards Muslims and Arabs. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4. Describing from the perspective of a politician, ways in which you would promote the differences between being Muslim and Arab and that the tenants of Islam are peaceful. 10 pts Descriptive description from the perspective of a politician, ways in which you would promote the differences between being Muslim and Arab and that the tenants of Islam are peaceful. 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts Sufficient description from the perspective of a politician, ways in which you would promote the differences between being Muslim and Arab and that the tenants of Islam are peaceful. 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts Insufficient description from the perspective of a politician, ways in which you would promote the differences between being Muslim and Arab and that the tenants of Islam are peaceful. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5. If you have experienced discrimination, how was your experience the same or different from the experiences of discrimination described in the podcasts and book excerpt? (OR) If you have not experienced discrimination, why do you believe you have not? 10 pts Comprehensive description of how your experience of discrimination was the same or different from the experiences of discrimination described in the podcasts and book excerpt? (OR) Comprehensive description of why you believe you have not experienced discrimination. 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts Adequate description of how your experience of discrimination was the same or different from the experiences of discrimination described in the podcasts and book excerpt? (OR) Adequate description of why you believe you have not experienced discrimination. 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts Vague description of how your experience of discrimination was the same or different from the experiences of discrimination described in the podcasts and book excerpt? (OR) Vague description of why you believe you have not experienced discrimination. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome6. Describing what you learned by completing this assignment. 10 pts Explicit description of what you learned by completing this assignment. 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts Sufficient description of what you learned by completing this assignment. 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts Limited description of what you learned by completing this assignment. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome7. Grammar 10 pts No grammatical errors 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts Several grammatical errors (3-4) (fragmented sentences, run on or confusing sentences, subject-verb disagreement, ill-formed verbs, pronoun errors, possessive errors, extra, wrong or missing word) 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts There were significant grammar (more than 8) mistakes (fragmented sentences, run on or confusing sentences, subject-verb disagreement, ill-formed verbs, pronoun errors, possessive errors, extra, wrong or missing word). 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome8. Writing Style and Word Usage 10 pts The writing was clear, coherent, and concise. The writing was clearly organized, and easy to read. The thoughts were organized and developed in a logical sequence. There were no mistakes in writing style and word usage (repetition of words, inappropriate words/phrases, too many short sentences, imprecise vocabulary, non-professional vocabulary, missing introduction, missing conclusion) 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts The writing was vague and not clearly organized. The thoughts were not developed in a logical sequence. There were several (3-4) mistakes in writing style and word usage (repetition of words, inappropriate words/phrases, too many short sentences, imprecise vocabulary, non-professional vocabulary, missing introduction, missing conclusion) 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts The writing was unclear, incoherent, and not concise. The writing was unorganized, and difficult to read. The thoughts were disorganized and not developed in a logical sequence. There were significant (more than 8) mistakes in writing style and word usage (repetition of words, inappropriate words/phrases, too many short sentences, imprecise vocabulary, non-professional vocabulary, missing introduction, missing conclusion) 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome9. Mechanics 10 pts No mechanics errors 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts Several mechanics errors (3-4) (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, fused words, compound words, duplicates, abbreviations). 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts There were significant mechanics (more than 8) mistakes (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, fused words, compound words, duplicates, abbreviations). 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome10. APA Format 10 pts APA formatting (e.g., font style, font size, appropriate margins, the first sentence of a paragraph should be indented, double spacing, etc...) was used correctly. 9.1 pts GOOD 8.2 pts There were no more than 3 errors in APA formatting (e.g., font style, font size, appropriate margins, the first sentence of a paragraph should be indented, double spacing, etc...). 7.3 pts MARGINAL 6.4 pts There were 4 or more errors in APA formatting (e.g., font style, font size, appropriate margins, the first sentence of a paragraph should be indented, double spacing, etc...). 10 pts Total Points: 100