Explain what you learned about identity in this course and how you define your identity.

Explain what you learned about identity in this course and how you define your identity. Please use your first post as a guide to track any changes or reaffirmations about your own identity.
You can use the resources presented to you in class, or outside resources. Please read the rubric carefully regarding outside sources.
Remember that since you are writing about your own personal experience, it is OK to use “I” statements.
Before writing your paper, please look over the rubric for this assignment:
Length: 3-5 pages [3 points]
Formatting: Cover Page, 1” Margins, 12pt font. [3 points]
Please use the Sample as a guide, and the Template for an already formatted version. You can find both on the Class Resources module.
Citations: Use at least three citations, from the assigned readings, lectures, or outside sources. [4 points]
For outside sources, please make sure you use academic sources or news sources. Wikipedia, History.com, and other public encyclopedias are not accepted
Clarity: Thesis statement is clear and understandable in the paper. [6 points]
Argument: Paper addresses the topic posed for students to answer. Paper is focused and does not stray from the question. [6 points]
Analysis: Paper incorporates the use of citations into the main argument of the paper and adds to the analysis of the writer in the paper. Students opinions are clear and defended in the paper. [6 points]
Proofreading: Paper has been proofread for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. [2 points]

Criteria Ratings Pts
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Length
3-5 pages [5 points]
3 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Formatting
Cover Page, 1” Margins, 12pt font. [5 points]
3 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Citations
Use at least three citations, from the assigned readings, lectures, or outside sources. [5 points]
4 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Clarity
Thesis statement is clear and understandable in the paper. [7 points]
6 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Argument
Paper addresses the topic posed for students to answer. Paper is focused and does not stray from the question. [7 points]
6 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Analysis
Paper incorporates the use of citations into the main argument of the paper and adds to the analysis of the writer in the paper. Students opinions are clear and defended in the paper. [8 points]
6 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
6 pts

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