African Dance in the Diaspora Paper Guides 2012

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General Paper Requirements

All papers required for this course should follow a specific format of 12 point, Times New Roman Font and Left/Top/Right/Bottom Margins of 1 inch, Single Spaced.  There will be deductions from assignments if this format is not followed.  These papers should be at least 1 page and not exceed 2 pages.

Reading Writing Paper Requirements
These papers should answer the following questions.

Create a summary of two major points the author is trying to get across.
Describe one aspects of the article/writing and how this aspect connects to your physical movement experience in the dance class. 

Performance Review Paper Requirements 

These papers should answer two of the following questions.

Describe two specific movement elements you observed in the performances.

Describe two connections between two of the dances presented in the performance.

Describe two distinctions between two of the dance presented in the performance. 

Describe two examples of audiences involvement in the performance.

Journal Review Paper Requirements

These papers should answer two of the following questions.

Describe two significant experiences of your journey from the beginning of this class until now.

Describe one challenging aspect of the journey.

Describe one rewarding aspects of the journey.

Compare and contrast two aspects between two different dance styles experienced in the class.

Grading

Ticket Stub or Program, 1 point

Clear and Organized Writing, 5 points

Depth of Thought, 4 points

Answered Required Questions, 5 points

 Tips

Create an outline before writing.

Write about aspects that really resonate with you.

Read through your journal and notes prior to writing thoroughly.

Free write with no restrictions then write you actual paper.