– analyze the data on diverse forms of racial and equality in Texas. You may explore any number of areas, ranging from environmental racism, criminal, justice, education, housing, etc. Explain the actions/actions that have fueled racial inequality in Texas and identify effective solutions. this topic must be data driven, and apply to Texas. You may draw on national data and policy strategies adopted by other states, but Texas must be the focus of the analysis.
Rubric:
10% – structure – well planned introduction( thesis statement, explanation of analysis to come) and conclusion.
10% – structure – coherent argument throughout essay
30% – range/accuracy of evidence deployed( evidential use of the required number of sources and use of scholarly sources)
30% – integration of evidence and argument (analysis)
10% – writing – clarity of expression, grammar, spelling.
5%- format of in – text citation
5% – format of bibliography
STRUCTURE:
introduction-
have you opened your paper will a compelling point question “hook?
Have you established the point of the paper why is this an important topic to investigate?
Have you stated your argument and offered a CONCISE thesis statement?
RANGE AND ACCURACY:
Have you read and use the required number of sources? Have you included data, quotes and arguments from each source? Have you asserted any facts without the inclusion of evidence?
ANALYSIS:
Have you explained the analytical relevance of each piece of information? Why are you looking at a piece of data, or what point is your quote communicating?
Have you discussed contradictory data/findings? Is the evidence, overwhelming, compelling, mix, or weak?
INTERNAL consistency/ ANALYTICAL COHERENCE:
Have you ordered your arguments in a logical meaningful way?
Have you prioritize?
CONCLUSION:
Have you REVISITED your thesis statement? Have you noted the implications/applications of your argument?