analyzing body language

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Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: 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 Dream  (Links to an external site.)  speech and a speech by Alicia Garza of the Black Lives Matter movement  (Links to an external site.)  and answer questions listed below. Pay special attention to the following aspects in the two speeches. Importance of body language while delivering the speech. Gestures, cadence and delivery style. Answer the following Provide a summary of the two speeches. 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? 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? 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? Paper Requirements (APA format) 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) . At least one of the references should be a state constitution. Title and introduction pages are present. Grading This activity will be graded based on the Written Assignment Grading Rubric. Course Outcomes (CO): 2, 4, 6 Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday Rubric Week 3 – Analyzing Body Language Week 3 – Analyzing Body Language Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Length 15 pts The assignment is at least 1½- 2 pages long. 13 pts The assignment is at least 1½ pages long 11 pts Assignment is 1 page in length 10 pts Assignment is ½ page in length 0 pts No effort 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Summary 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 Outcome Leadership 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 35 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Location 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 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 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Audience 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 Outcome Writing: Mechanics and Usage 20 pts The writing is concise, free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 17 pts The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 15 pts The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 13 pts The student presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message 0 pts No effort 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Citations 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 Outcome References 10 pts Contains at least two references, one of which is a state constitution 8 pts Contains at least two references, but one of the two is not a state constitution 7 pts Contains one reference, which may or may not be a state constitution 6 pts References have significant errors, are incorrect, or not related to the content 0 pts No effort 10 pts Total Points: 175 Previous Next