This week students will choose between two options

Week 3 Written Assignment Option 1
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Select an underrepresented group (cultural, religious, sexual orientation or gender) in the United States and discuss their strengths and challenges as they travel through the K-16 education system.
1. Include the group’s history, factors affecting the group’s educational achievements, issues teachers and administrators need to address, and the outlook for the future.
2. Include recommendations you would suggest to increase the group’s success throughout the pipeline.
Your essay should be 3-5 pages in length excluding your title and reference page.
Include your textbook as a resource and at least two other scholarly resources from EBSCOHost that are no older than 2016.
OR

Week 3 Written Assignment Option 2

Using articles from peer reviewed journals…
Create 5 annotated bibliographies that address generational differences in K-12 or Higher Education.
This could include what is meant by generational differences, instructional strategies that work and why, effective communication techniques with a diverse population, and the impact generational differences has on student retention.
1. Each annotated bibliography should be between 150-250 words.
2. Sources should not be older than 5 years.
3. Cite the articles using APA style

Week 3 Written Assignment Rubric
Quality of Content (80 Points)
__/40: The paper includes an overview of the group’s journey throughout the academic pipeline. It is supported by peer-reviewed journal articles or research in field.
__/40: The paper contains a critical analysis of the research, issues, and trends facing the group
Quality of Writing (20 Points)
___/5: Format – Text meets APA/MSE standards.
___/5: Organization – Organization of paper demonstrates critical thinking. (Paper contains cover page, introduction, conclusion, headings, and effective transitions).
___/5: Precision – Student uses terminology and writes clearly and concisely.
___/5: Mechanics – Student spells, constructs sentences, and punctuates correctly.
Week 3 Written Assignment Option 2