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Analyzing Body Language
Assignment
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
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Textbook: Chapter 7, 8
Lesson 3
APA style manual
Citation and Writing Assistance: Writing Papers At CU
Library Overview
How to Search for Articles – the Everything Tab
Instructions
Social Movements are only as important as the person leading them. The person(s) leading
a social movement must have charisma and be able to captivate an audience. Political
scientists and historians are taught to analyze body language, especially during debates
and speeches.
For this assignment, you will watch Dr Martin Luther King’s I Have a DreamLinks to an
external site. speech and a speech by Alicia Garza of the Black Lives Matter
movementLinks to an external site. and answer questions listed below. Pay special
attention to the following aspects in the two speeches.
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Importance of body language while delivering the speech.
Gestures, cadence and delivery style.
Answer the following:
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1. Provide a summary of the two speeches.
2. Compare Dr. King’s leadership, charisma, power and passion to capture
his audience to Alicia Garza’s speech. What are the similarities, if any?
What are the differences, if any?
3. How does the location of the speeches support their messaging? Dr.
King’s speech was held in a church and at the Lincoln Memorial, whereas
today we have social networking and more avenues to relay messages.
Does messaging make a difference?
4. Describe how the audience in Dr. King’s speeches relate to the Alicia
Garza’s audience. Do you see a similarity or differences in the speeches
and in the audience?
Requirements
Length: 2-3 pages of substantive content
12 pt font
Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style
References page (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook
and/or the weekly lesson for each course outcome) .
• Title and introduction pages are present.
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Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Written Assignment Grading Rubric.
Outcomes
CO 2: Relate the articles of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to specific issues or
cases regarding freedoms and their rights as citizens.
CO 4: Assess the role of social forces such as the media, think tanks, political action
committees, and quasi-governmental bodies in the making of domestic and foreign policy.
CO 6: Critically analyze the American political environment and issues relating to present
day using primary and secondary sources.
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
15 pts
The assignment is at
least 2- 3 pages long.
13 pts
The assignment is at
least 2 pages long
11 pts
Assignment is 1½
page in length
10 pts
Assignment is 1
page in length
0 pts
No
effort
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of Speeches
20 pts
Paper begins with a
clear and concise
summary of both
speeches
17 pts
Paper provides a
summary of both
speeches, but more
detail could be added.
15 pts
Paper provides a
summary of both
speeches but is short
on specifics
13 pts
Paper provides a
summary of one speech.
Second summary and
details incomplete
0 pts
No
effort
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLeadership and Charisma: Similarities and
differences between Dr. King and Alicia Garcia’s speech
35 pts
Provides a thoughtful
and clear description
of the ways Dr. King
and Alicia Garza
capture their audience
and make their points
31 pts
Provides a thoughtful
description of the
ways Dr. King and
Alicia Garza capture
audience and make
their points to the
audience
27 pts
Provides some
description of the
ways Dr. King and
Alicia Garza capture
audience and make
their points to the
audience
24 pts
Minimal description
of the ways Dr. King
and Alicia Garza
capture audience and
make their points to
the audience
0 pts
No
effort
20 pts
Minimal mention of
the significance of the
locations in
reinforcing Dr. King’s
message and that of
Alicia Garza
0 pts
No
effort
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLocation Impact
30 pts
Clearly discusses the
significance of the
locations in
reinforcing Dr. King’s
message and that of
Alicia Garza
26 pts
Discusses the
significance of the
locations in
reinforcing Dr.
King’s message and
that of Alicia Garza.
23 pts
Mentions the
significance of the
locations in
reinforcing Dr.
King’s message and
that of Alicia Garza
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAudience Reaction: Compare and Contrast
35 pts
Draws clear, explicit
connection between
the audience reaction
and Dr. King’s vocal
intonations and body
language in
comparison/contrast
to Alicia Garza.
31 pts
Draws good
connection between
the audience reaction
and Dr. King’s vocal
intonations and body
language in
comparison/contrast
to Alicia Garza.
27 pts
Some connection
between the audience
reaction and Dr.
King’s vocal
intonations and/or
body language in
comparison/contrast
to Alicia Garza.
24 pts
Minimal connection
between the audience
reaction and Dr.
King’s vocal
intonations and/or
body language in
comparison/contrast
to Alicia Garza.
0 pts
No
effort
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics and Usage
20 pts
The writing is
concise, free of
17 pts
The writing is free
of errors in
15 pts
The writing
contains some
13 pts
The student presents
information that is not clear,
0 pts
No
effort
errors in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.
grammar, spelling,
and punctuation.
errors in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.
logical, professional or
organized to the point that the
reader has difficulty
understanding the message
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations
10 pts
The references are
provided in accurate
APA format.
8 pts
The references
contain 1 error in
APA format.
7 pts
The references
contain 2 errors in
APA format.
6 pts
The references contain
3 or more errors in
APA format.
0 pts
No
effort
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
10 pts
Provides two outside
scholarly sources plus the
textbook and/or the weekly
lesson
10 pts
Total Points: 175
8 pts
Provides two scholarly
sources, one of which is the
textbook and/or the weekly
lesson
7 pts
Provides two
scholarly
sources.
6 pts
Provides one
scholarly
source
0 pts
No
effort
Pros and Cons of Interest Groups, Lobbyists,
and Corporations
Discussion
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chater 7, 8
Lesson: Read this Week’s Lesson which is located in the Modules tab
Initial Post: minimum of 2 scholarly sources (must include your textbook for one of
the sources). Follow-Up Post: minimum of 1 scholarly source for your Follow-Up
Post.
• Your Initial Post and your Follow-Up Post must be based on the same Option that
you chose in order to receive credit for both posts.
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Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of
your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2:
Option 1: What are the pros and cons of lobbyists as a tool for special interest
groups? Should former members of Congress be allowed to become lobbyists?
Explain your answer.
• Option 2: Social movements can at times use disruptive behaviors. What are some
of the possible benefits of disruptive behaviors in social movements? What are
the drawbacks or possible negative consequences? What does the First
Amendment state concerning citizens’ right to use disruptive methods? Refer to
examples from history as you frame your analysis. Explain your answer.
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Be sure to make connections between your ideas and conclusions and the research,
concepts, terms, and theory we are discussing this week.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
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You may choose either Option 1 or 2 for your Follow-Up post.
Respond to at least one peer.
Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Include a minimum of 1 scholarly source meaningfully to demonstrate much depth. A
scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly
research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside
source) for your Initial Post, and 1 scholarly source for your Follow-Up Post.
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references
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Grading
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the
following link:
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Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines
Course Outcomes
CO 2: Relate the articles of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to specific issues or
cases regarding freedoms and their rights as citizens.
CO 4: Assess the role of social forces such as the media, think tanks, political action
committees, and quasi-governmental bodies in the making of domestic and foreign policy.
CO 6: Critically analyze the American political environment and issues relating to present
day using primary and secondary sources.
Discussion Grading Rubric_Gen Ed_ JAN21
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeInitial Post
Content
7 pts
Outstanding
Addresses ALL
aspects of the
initial
discussion
question(s),
applying
experiences,
knowledge, and
understanding
regarding ALL
weekly
concepts.
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeInitial Post
Evidence & Sources
4 pts
Outstanding
Integrates evidence
to support
discussion from
assigned readings
OR online lessons,
AND at least one
outside scholarly
source. Sources are
credited.
5 pts
Very Good
Addresses
MOST aspects
of the initial
discussion
question(s),
applying
experiences,
knowledge, and
understanding of
MOST of the
weekly
concepts.
3 pts
Competent
Address SOME
aspects of the
initial discussion
question(s),
applying
experiences,
knowledge, and
understanding of
SOME of the
weekly
concepts.
0 pts
Poor
Minimally
address the
initial
discussion
question(s)
or does not
address the
initial
question(s).
3 pts
Very Good
Integrates
evidence to
support
discussion
from assigned
readings OR
online lessons.
Sources are
credited.
2 pts
Competent
Integrates
evidence to
support
discussion only
from an outside
source with no
mention of
assigned reading
or lesson.
Sources are
credited.
0 pts
Poor
Does not
integrate
any
evidence.
7 pt
s
4 pt
s
Discussion Grading Rubric_Gen Ed_ JAN21
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeFollow-up
Post
Ratings
8 pts
Outstanding
Response furthers
the dialogue by
providing more
information and
clarification,
thereby adding
much depth to the
discussion.
6 pts
Very Good
Response
furthers the
dialogue by
adding some
depth to the
discussion
Pts
4 pts
Competent
Response does
not further the
dialogue
significantly; add
little depth to the
discussion.
0 pts
Poor
Does not
respond to
another
student or
instructor.
8 pt
s
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeProfessiona
l Communication
4 pts
Outstanding
Presents
information
using clear and
concise
language in an
organized
manner
(minimal
errors in
English
grammar,
spelling,
syntax, and
punctuation).
3 pts
Very Good
Presents
information in
an organized
manner (few
errors in
English
grammar,
spelling,
syntax, and
punctuation).
2 pts
Competent
Presents
information
using
understandable
language but is
somewhat
disorganized
(some errors in
English
grammar,
spelling, syntax,
and
punctuation).
0 pts
Poor
Presents
information that
is not clear,
logical,
professional or
organized to the
point that the
reader has
difficulty
understanding
the message
(numerous
errors in English
grammar,
spelling, syntax,
and/or
punctuation).
4 pt
s
Discussion Grading Rubric_Gen Ed_ JAN21
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeFrequency
of Responses
Total Points: 25
Ratings
2 pts
Outstanding
Posts in the discussion on two
different days.
0 pts
Poor
Posts fewer than two different days OR
does not participate at all.
Pts
2 pt
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The Electoral College Argument, Politics and
Social Media
Discussion
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapters 5, 6 and 10
Lesson: Read this Week’s Lesson which is located in the Modules tab
Initial Post: minimum of 2 scholarly sources (must include your textbook for one of
the sources). Follow-Up Post: minimum of 1 scholarly source for your Follow-Up
Post.
• Your Initial Post and your Follow-Up Post must be based on the same Option that
you chose in order to receive credit for both posts.
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Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of
your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2:
Option 1: List the ways in which contemporary presidential campaigns have used
social media as a campaign tool. Do you consider social media as a successful tool?
Explain your answer. Do you see social media as an unsuccessful tool? Explain
your answer and provide examples.
• Option 2: There are numerous discussions involving the Electoral College. There
are some people that want to abolish the electoral college while others want to
keep it. What do you think? Keep the electoral college or abolish it? Explain the
reasons for your choice.
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Be sure to make connections between your ideas and conclusions and the research,
concepts, terms, and theory we are discussing this week.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
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You may choose either Option 1 or 2 for your Follow-Up post.
Respond to at least one peer.
Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Include a minimum of 1 scholarly source meaningfully to demonstrate much depth. A
scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly
research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside
source) for your Initial Post, and 1 scholarly source for your Follow-Up Post.
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references
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•
Grading
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the
following link:
•
Discussion Guidelines
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Evaluate the principles of democracy and Federalism.
CO 5: Critically examine evidence to support well-reasoned arguments.
CO 6: Critically analyze the American political environment and issues relating to present
day using primary and secondary sources.
Discussion Grading Rubric_Gen Ed_ JAN21
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeInitial Post
Content
7 pts
Outstanding
Addresses ALL
aspects of the
initial
discussion
question(s),
applying
experiences,
knowledge, and
understanding
regarding ALL
weekly
concepts.
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeInitial Post
Evidence & Sources
4 pts
Outstanding
Integrates evidence
to support
discussion from
assigned readings
OR online lessons,
AND at least one
outside scholarly
source. Sources are
credited.
5 pts
Very Good
Addresses
MOST aspects
of the initial
discussion
question(s),
applying
experiences,
knowledge, and
understanding of
MOST of the
weekly
concepts.
3 pts
Competent
Address SOME
aspects of the
initial discussion
question(s),
applying
experiences,
knowledge, and
understanding of
SOME of the
weekly
concepts.
0 pts
Poor
Minimally
address the
initial
discussion
question(s)
or does not
address the
initial
question(s).
3 pts
Very Good
Integrates
evidence to
support
discussion
from assigned
readings OR
online lessons.
Sources are
credited.
2 pts
Competent
Integrates
evidence to
support
discussion only
from an outside
source with no
mention of
assigned reading
or lesson.
Sources are
credited.
0 pts
Poor
Does not
integrate
any
evidence.
7 pt
s
4 pt
s
Discussion Grading Rubric_Gen Ed_ JAN21
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeFollow-up
Post
Ratings
8 pts
Outstanding
Response furthers
the dialogue by
providing more
information and
clarification,
thereby adding
much depth to the
discussion.
6 pts
Very Good
Response
furthers the
dialogue by
adding some
depth to the
discussion
Pts
4 pts
Competent
Response does
not further the
dialogue
significantly; add
little depth to the
discussion.
0 pts
Poor
Does not
respond to
another
student or
instructor.
8 pt
s
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeProfessiona
l Communication
4 pts
Outstanding
Presents
information
using clear and
concise
language in an
organized
manner
(minimal
errors in
English
grammar,
spelling,
syntax, and
punctuation).
3 pts
Very Good
Presents
information in
an organized
manner (few
errors in
English
grammar,
spelling,
syntax, and
punctuation).
2 pts
Competent
Presents
information
using
understandable
language but is
somewhat
disorganized
(some errors in
English
grammar,
spelling, syntax,
and
punctuation).
0 pts
Poor
Presents
information that
is not clear,
logical,
professional or
organized to the
point that the
reader has
difficulty
understanding
the message
(numerous
errors in English
grammar,
spelling, syntax,
and/or
punctuation).
4 pt
s
Discussion Grading Rubric_Gen Ed_ JAN21
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeFrequency
of Responses
Total Points: 25
Ratings
2 pts
Outstanding
Posts in the discussion on two
different days.
0 pts
Poor
Posts fewer than two different days OR
does not participate at all.
Pts
2 pt
s
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