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Midterm Project Assignment

? Select a term or concept that is frequently used in the literature in the field of cross- cultural education/counseling. Conduct an exhaustive literature search of the definition and use of the term.

? Students have the freedom to format the definition in a style that best suits their background, expertise, and interests however they must provide information that answers the following questions:

1. Where did the term come from? 2. What are the alternative definitions? 3. What is the preferred definition and why? 4. What one or two primary sources can one go to find out more about the term?

? The meaning of some terms changes over time so you may want to consider providing a short historical perspective in writing the definition.

? Definitions should be typed, doubled space throughout. Your assignment should be limited to about 2 pages (maximum of 350 – 400 words). The cover page and the reference page are not included in the 2-page minimum.

? The paper must be submitted in Microsoft Word; Times New Roman font; 12 pt. font size; margins 1” on all sides; double-spaced. The assignment should be written on a graduate level and references used should be cited within the discussion and documented in a reference list using APA styling.

? Post your paper, as a single document, to the grade book.

? Send your instructor an email when you are ready for your assignment to be graded.

CACREP Standards Addressed: 2F.2.a, 2F.2.c and 2F.2.h

Scoring Guidelines

Points available: 100.

Components Unacceptable (0 points)

Revisions Required (5 points)

Target (10 points)

Introduction Establishes historical

background and defensible

thesis that supports a logical

line of reasoning (CACREP

2F.2.a, 2F.2.c, 2F.2.h)

Underdeveloped introduction; reason for

culture selection is unclear or missing;

historical background is inaccurate or missing

Coherent introduction that includes a reason for culture selection;

historical background is accurate but limited

Engaging, well developed introduction that includes a detailed

reason for culture selection; historical

background is accurate and thorough

Focus & Purpose Developed thesis and

attentive focus on topic

Missing thesis; confusion about or

misunderstanding of

Simplistic and unfocused ideas; limited sense of

purpose

Developed thesis; represents sound

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Components Unacceptable (0 points)

Revisions Required (5 points)

Target (10 points)

(CACREP 2F.2.a, 2F.2.c,

2F.2.h) topic; no sense of

purpose understanding of the

assigned topic; focused

Ideas, Support & Development

Supports ideas and reflections using specific and relevant examples of

evidence/experiences

(CACREP 2F.2.a, 2F.2.c, 2F.2.h)

No or limited evidence/experiences

are provide