Comparative Essay:
Artistic Regionalisms
Indigenous Studies: Intro to Arts and
Culture 1016-004
Due: March 20
Write a Comparative Essay answering one of the following questions (whichever
question you did not answer in the Historical Essay assignment). Compare the role of
indigenous art in two indigenous activist movements; what role has indigenous art played
in indigenous activism and resistance? Compare the style of indigenous art in two regions
or First Nations, in what ways are they different or similar and why? Students must
reference at least four academic sources not including the textbook. Students are
encouraged to contact me ahead of the due date to discuss the assignment and any potential
accommodations.
All assignments are to be a typed, double-spaced (12pt. Times New Roman font);
document sources using APA, MLA, or Chicago formatting. Essays should be 4-5 pages long
double spaced, with page numbers, with dedicated title page and reference/bibliography
page (6-7 pages total), 2.54 borders margins, and using consistent citation formatting. It is
the studentàresponsibility to retain a photocopy or USB copy of ALL assignments
submitted for grading; in the event of loss or theft, a duplicate copy is required.
All Assignments must be submitted on the due date in person or submitted via
Nexus. Email submissions will NOT be accepted unless under special circumstances with
advance communication.
Submission Late Penalty Policies:
Late Submissions will be deducted 10% of final grade for every day that passes after
assigned due date.
Rubric:
Formattin
g:
Citations,
Grammer,
& Writing
Quality
4-5%
The Student follows all
citation and assignment
format styling, including
font, margins, proper
citations, title and
reference pages, pg
numbers. The studentÊwriting is clear and to the
point.
Content
The studentàchoice of
essay question is clear.
The content answers the
essay question. The
content is organized and
makes a clear
point/thesis. The content
illustrates a strong
understanding of the
culture(s), artist(s), art
movement(s). The
content is relevant to
answering the essay
question.
Research
The student explains 2 or
more relevant sources
(not including textbook)
and relates their content
to the essay question and
the studentàthesis. The
research material is
clearly introduced and
properly cited. The
student has critically
engaged with the
research material with
reference to the essay
question and thesis.
2-4%
The Student follows
some/most citation and
assignment format styling,
including font, margins,
proper citations, title and
reference pages, pg
numbers. The studentÊwriting is difficult to
follow but includes
essential information.
The studentàchoice of
essay question is clear.
The content relates to the
essay question. The
content is not well
organized but makes a
clear point/thesis. The
content illustrates a good
understanding of the
culture(s), artist(s), art
movement(s). The content
is relevant to answering
the essay question.
The student explains 1-2
relevant sources (not
including textbook) and
relates their content to the
essay question and the
studentàthesis. The
research material is
introduced and properly
cited. The student has not
critically engaged with the
research material with
reference to the essay
question and thesis.
0-2%
The Student follows
little/no citation and
assignment format styling,
including font, margins,
proper citations, title and
reference pages, pg
numbers. The studentÊwriting is difficult to
follow and off topic
The studentàchoice of
essay question is unclear.
The content does not
relate to the essay
question. The content is
not well organized and
struggles to make a clear
point/thesis. The content
illustrates a poor
understanding of the
culture(s), artist(s), art
movement(s). The content
is not relevant to
answering the essay
question.
The student explains 0-1
relevant sources (not
including textbook) and
does not relate their
content to the essay
question and the studentÊthesis. The research
material is not introduced
or properly cited. The
student has not critically
engaged with the research
material with reference to
the essay question and
thesis.

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