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1. The Roots of Rap/Hip Hop Global Awareness Essay #1 150 Points Due:
Friday Februa
The Roots of Rap/Hip Hop Global Awareness Essay #1150 Points Due: Friday February
17th 11:55PM:Write an essay to the following question(s):1. Describe briefly the grass roots
of Rap/Hip Hop?2. How did the grass roots development of Rap/Hip Hop impact it’s global
awareness and appeal? Why?3. What were some key elements/individual(s),
organizations/companies that influenced this global development inRap/Hip Hop? How?
Why?Use In-class Documentaries and Chapter 1 – Pickney pg. 15 to support your response
for FULL CREDIT.Due Friday Feb. 17th 11:55PMYour essay should include the following
elements:1. Cover Sheet (Not included in the total page count)2. Times Roman – 12 font3.
Double-spaced4, APA, MLA, or Chicago Style5. In-text cites, for instance: Shad, “Hip Hop
Evolution,” Netflix, (2016).5. 4-6 Pages6. Reference/Cite Page (Not included in the page
count)***(Note your essays are a significant part of your overall grade. Be sure to proofread
for spelling, grammatical and style errors to avoid deductions)**.Writing Assignment
Grading Rubric Criteria Score Spring 2023Writing Assignment Rubric Scoring:The
CONTENT of the document is complete and effective. (80 points)The Document is
ORGANIZED and FORMATTED (APA, MLA) appropriately for its intended audience and
purpose. (15 points)STYLE and TONE are appropriate for the intended audience and
purpose. (25 points)The author demonstrates knowledge of WRITING FUNDAMENTALS.
(25 points)GRAMMATICAL STRUCTURE/spelling (20 points)Total =
/150Additionally:Content Clearly explains the purpose of the documentCompletely covers
the topic Supports the purpose with factual detailsShows objectivity where
neededOrganization and Format Uses appropriate sections for the document; includes
headings where appropriate Employs logical organization within and between
paragraphsUses transitional words and phrases for cohesion Style and ToneMakes language
choices appropriate for the reader and which demonstrate knowledge of the fieldWrites
concisely and uses unambiguous wordsChooses first person (“I”) only when appropriate;
uses active voice when possibleWriting Fundamentals Uses standard American English
punctuation, grammar, and spellingInserts citations in the text of the paper and reference
page to acknowledge usage of research sourcesNote: Dr. Harris will examine your paper
before your turn it in. You can also utilize our campus Writing Center to assist you in
preparing and writing your paper.Additional Resource(s):UNC CHARLOTTE Writing Center

2. – https://writing.charlotte.edu/writing-resources-centerLinks to an external site.Online
Purdue Writing Center – https://owl.purdue.edu/