Myth/Topic: Disabled people cannot work
In this 3-4 page document you should do two distinct things. First, you should define, explain, and describe your myth along with evidence that it exists and operates today. Where does it come from? How does it circulate within or across cultures? Who benefits from it? In answering these questions, provide three concrete examples of your myth in action. Second, you should define, explain, and describe the theoretical frameworks, social policies, and concrete practices that serve to justify, support and perpetuate your myth.
Rubric for Mythbuster Initial Findings Paper
Excellent
Submission demonstrates robust engagement with topic through summary and analysis of research findings in a 3-4 page paper. Paper clearly defines, explains, and describes the myth using three concrete examples to show that it exists and operates today. Paper defines, explains, and describes the theoretical frameworks, social policies, and concrete practices that serve to justify, support or perpetuate the myth. Paper is well organized and well written, cites sources appropriately.
Average
Submission demonstrates competent engagement with topic through summary and analysis of research findings in a 3-4 page paper. Definition, explanation, and description of the myth is unclear and does not use three concrete examples to show that it exists and operates today. Paper minimally defines, explains, and describes the theoretical frameworks, social policies, and concrete practices that serve to justify, support or perpetuate the myth. Paper is exhibits organizational and writing errors including unsourced or inappropriately cited material.
Poor
Submission does not engage with topic through summary and analysis of research findings, paper is under 3 pages. Definition, explanation, and description of the myth is unclear and does not use three concrete examples to show that it exists and operates today. Paper minimally defines, explains, and describes the theoretical frameworks, social policies, and concrete practices that serve to justify, support or perpetuate the myth. Paper exhibits significant organizational and writing errors including unsourced or inappropriately cited material.
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