Abstract for Your Final Project (5% of your final grade)
An abstract is a short summary of your paper, usually about a paragraph. An abstract lets readers get the essence of
your paper to have a general idea of what you are focusing on. Your abstract must include:
The general description of your topic – in this case gender
• The specific topic you are focusing on (1) Gendered spaces (Women’s spheres, work, stereotypes), (2)
Constructions of Gendered Identity, (3) Cultural Expressions of Gender, (4) Nature/Nurture Debate.
• the central questions or statement of the problem your research addresses
• your research and/or analytical methods
• your main findings, results, or arguments
• the significance or implications of your findings or arguments.
Final Project Presentation Criteria/Rubric (20% of your final grade)
1. Relevance (20 points)
a. Was the presentation focused on the assigned topic?
b. Did the examples/additional material relate to your project in a meaningful way?
c. Was the presentation sufficiently anthropological?
2. Additional material (20 points)
a. Was something new added to the discussion – e.g. personal experience, outside sources, or other
examples?
b. Were concepts from the readings/discussion topic presented or applied in an innovative way?
3. Clarity (10 points)
a. Were ideas clearly expressed?
b. Was the presentation well organized (introduction, content, and conclusion)?
4. Expertise and depth (20 points)
a. Did you have a solid understanding of the material?
b. Is it evident that you were well-prepared for the presentation?
c. Did you discuss both your observations and analysis? Did you critically apply your observations to the
bigger picture/outside world (e.g. society, nation, world)?
5. Vibrancy (10 points)
a. Was the audience engaged in what you were presenting? Did you hold their attention throughout? Did
other students post on your thread as a response to your presentation?
b. Did the presentation trigger interesting questions or points for discussion?
6. Outside references (20 points)
a. What is the quality of your outside sources/movies?
b. Have you thoroughly discuss your movies?
c. Are your sources properly referenced in the last slide of the presentation?
Incompletes and make-ups will NOT be granted. Exceptions can be made for special circumstances. Please see me
well ahead of time if you are having problems.
