SEMINAR PASS

1. Passes are due at the BEGINNING of seminar each week.They must be typed, double-spaced and 2-3 pages in length.

2.Each paper should contain the following sections:

• Research Question(s) (of the author)
• Method (author’s approach to finding answers, ie., survey, interviews, observations, fieldwork. etc.)
• Findings (what answers did the author find to her/his question)
• Personal Reactions, thoughts, questions—with specific page number references
• 2-3 specific questions to pose in seminar with page references

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SEMINAR PASS RUBRIC
SPRING 2003

Research Question(s)	Questions not or incorrectly identified	Some Questions identified, or vague interpretation	All Questions accurately identified
Method	Method vaguely, globally or incorrectly identified	General method steps identified, but too vague to replicate	Accurate and detailed description of method.  Easily able to replicate.
Findings	No Findings or sporadic, not explained or elaborated	Findings generalized, little elaboration	Findings accurate, complete, detailed, elaborated
Personal Reactions, thoughts. questions	Demonstrates literal understanding.  Does not move beyond what is provided in the text	Demonstrates literal understanding. Shows some analytical thought beyond the text	Demonstrates analytical thinking, ability to apply beyond the text
Questions for Seminar	Demonstrates little preparation and/or thinking about text	Demonstrates some preparation and/or thinking about text	Demonstrates thoughtful preparation and/or thinking about text