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Essays Questions and Rubric

This document provides essay questions and a rubric for grading the essays. There are 5 essay questions that ask students to analyze course materials in different ways. The rubric grades the essays on a scale of 1 to 6 points based on how completely the question is answered, the quality of writing, and whether supporting evidence and examples are provided. Higher scores require well-written essays that demonstrate a deeper understanding of course concepts.

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Essays Questions and Rubric

This document provides essay questions and a rubric for grading the essays. There are 5 essay questions that ask students to analyze course materials in different ways. The rubric grades the essays on a scale of 1 to 6 points based on how completely the question is answered, the quality of writing, and whether supporting evidence and examples are provided. Higher scores require well-written essays that demonstrate a deeper understanding of course concepts.

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ESSAYS QUESTIONS AND RUBRIC

Here is a list of essay questions, along with the rubric for how your essays will be graded:

Essay 1
For this week, you read three short media articles. Each of the three provides a different
perspective on the millennial generation. Which of the three do you most agree with and why?

Essay 2
Essay 2 asks you to make a connection between the text and your own experiences.
On page 9, Arnett identifies 5 features that are characteristic of emerging adulthood: 1) identity
explorations, 2) instability, 3) self-focus, 4) feeling in-between, and 5) possibilities/optimism.
(a) Choose 1 of these 5 and briefly (1-2 sentences) define what he means.
(b) Explain how you can see this feature expressed in your own life. Does this feature
accurately describe you and your current life? Why or why not?

Essay 3
Essay 3 asks you to read carefully within the text itself.
(a) Write down a specific quote from the text (in the assigned chapter) that you found
interesting. Give the PAGE NUMBER.
(b) Then explain why you chose this quote. What was interesting about it?

Essay 4
Essay 4 asks you to read carefully what the interview respondents say.
In addition to statistics, Arnett uses information collected in interviews with emerging adults to
make his arguments.
(a) Choose one of the respondents discussed in Chapter 9 (“Sources of Meaning: Religious
Beliefs and Values”), who said something that really stood out to you. Give the PAGE
NUMBER.
(b) Briefly explain why you chose that respondent. What did they say that you found
interesting? (HINT: If you are feeling stuck, you might try comparing the beliefs or values
of the respondent to your own beliefs or values.)

Essay 5
Essay 5 asks you to share what you learned from our Media Share forum.
In Essay 5, the last essay you will write for ISS 210, I would like you to tell me what you learned
from what others posted in our Media Share forum. Choose a Media Share posted by one of your
classmates. Briefly explain why you chose that post, and describe what you learned from it. (DON’T
FORGET TO TELL ME WHICH POST YOU ARE DISCUSSING.)
INSTRUCTIONS
For all essay assignments, you should respond to the question in a short paragraph of at least 5
sentences. Your goal is to demonstrate a deeper engagement with and understanding of the
course material. You should prepare your essay ahead of time and then paste it into the D2L
answer box. Essays will be graded for content and composition, so take care in your writing, and
proofread.

Here is the rubric that will be used to grade your essays:

The student did not answer the question posed in the prompt
1point=
or did not fully complete the assignment.
Student answers the question briefly or not in complete sentences;
the essay is difficult to understand; provides little to no
2 points=
explanation or support for statements; there may be significant
grammar or spelling errors.
Student answers the question in essay format, but does not provide
satisfactory supporting examples or explain reasoning; writing is
3 points=
understandable but may be awkward in places or contain
spelling/grammar errors that make it difficult to follow.
Student provides a satisfactory answer with some supporting
4 points= evidence in a reasonably well-written essay. The essay may have
more than two spelling or grammar errors.
Student provides an above average answer in a well-written essay.
Student supports assertions with examples or explanation.
5 points=
Composition is smooth and easy to read. There are no more than
TWO grammar or spelling errors.
Student has written an exemplary essay, with a clear argument,
6 points=
plenty of supporting evidence, and clean, clear writing.

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