Contextual Mapping Paper

A context map on the first page.
A description of your topic and an explanation of why it is important.
Contextualization of your topic—under which specific social, economic, political, and cultural conditions does it exist?
How is your topic connected to broader forces in society? Where are the intersections?
Which forces, issues, and concepts are most significant and why?
How does your topic shape society, and how has society shaped your topic?

Contextual Mapping Paper Rubric
Contextual Mapping Paper Rubric
Context map – clear and thorough
2.0
Introduction – clear description of topic and why it is significant
3.0
Connecting central topic to course concepts – clear explanations and identification of relationships between the topic and wider societal forces
10.0
Analytical rigor and quality of writing – analysis goes beyond simple description and effectively examines the interlinking concepts
5.0
Five academic sources – used effectively and cited correctly
5.0