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DUE: (optional) GC Wk13 SUBMIT Extra Credit "Event": The American Swedish Institute and IKEA DROPBOX

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  The American Swedish Institute Links to an external site.

2600 Park Avenue
  Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407
 Contact Information Links to an external site.
 Directions and Parking Links to an external site.

Links to an external site.

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"The American Swedish Institute is a gathering place for all people to share experiences around themes of culture, migration, the environment and the arts, informed by enduring links to Sweden."

The American Swedish Institute

For Extra Credit:

Sometime this semester visit The American Swedish Institute and submit a report on your visit. The report may be either the short version of Extra Credit (Extra Credit Review) or the Case Study Extra Credit version.

American Swedish Institute Links to an external site. -- Wikipedia Links to an external site.

and check out the . . .

IKEA Twin Cities . . .

8000 IKEA Way
Bloomington, MN 55425

Ikea Twin Cities

While you are at The American Swedish Institute interview some of the people.

For e.g., If you are or intending to be a business major, interview one or other of the management folks at IKEA Twin Cities about their business plan, marketing, business philosophy. . . .

If you are, or intending to be a fine arts major, talk with the folks at The American Swedish Institute about classical and contemporary Swedish arts, and check out the kinds of Swedish art (and other art) on sale at IKEA Twin Cities.

AVISO: Late Extra Credit Papers will not be accepted unless (1) arrangements for an alternate date have been arranged in advance, or (2) medical emergencies or similar extraordinary unexpected circumstances make it unfeasible to turn in the assignment by the announced due date. Why?

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Rubric

GC Extra Credit: Review Rubric 2.1.1. (2)
GC Extra Credit: Review Rubric 2.1.1. (2)
Criteria Ratings Pts
QUALITY OF INITIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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5 pts THOUGHTFUL, WELL-FOCUSED, AND PERSUASIVE Post thoroughly addresses each prompt providing analysis using appropriate specific examples, including class materials and personal experience, and presents and identifies personal opinion.
4 pts VERY GOOD Post addresses each prompt, and somewhat uses appropriate specific examples, includes personal experience, and properly expresses an opinion.
3 pts GOOD Post only somewhat addresses each prompt, with minimum to no use of appropriate specific examples, includes personal experience, and properly expresses an opinion.
2 pts OK Post includes minimum reference to each prompt, does not use appropriate specific examples, includes relevant personal experience.
1 pts FAIR Post includes minimum reference to each prompt, does not use appropriate specific examples, includes no relevant personal experience.
0 pts NO OR POOR POST No Discussion posted, or no/few references to prompt of assignment. Does not include appropriate specific examples or relevant personal experience.
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5 pts
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SOURCES AND EVIDENCE
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5 pts WELL SUPPORTED Post includes appropriate sources and substantial relevant evidence to support claims and opinions.
4 pts VERY GOOD Post includes some appropriate sources and substantial relevant evidence to support claims and opinions.
3 pts GOOD Post includes few appropriate sources and little relevant evidence to support claims and opinions.
2 pts OK Post includes few appropriate sources and no or perfunctory relevant evidence to support claims and opinions.
1 pts FAIR Post includes no appropriate sources and no or perfunctory relevant evidence to support claims and opinions.
0 pts NO OR POOR SUPPORTING MATERIALS No or perfunctory Discussion posted. Includes no or perfunctory relevant support.
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5 pts
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ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE - Style, Tone
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4 pts VERY ORGANIZED Structure of the posting is consistently clear and easy to follow. The postings are enhanced by the organization and structure. Academic tone used, including appropriate terms and vocabulary.
3 pts ORGANIZED Structure and organization of the discussion postings are good but could be strengthened to increase the impact of the posting. Somewhat of an academic tone used, including appropriate terms and vocabulary,
2 pts OK Structure and organization of the discussion postings are OK but could be strengthened to increase the impact of the posting.
1 pts FAIR Structure of the discussion postings is not easy to follow. Paragraph transitions need improvement. Informal tone used.
0 pts NO OR PERFUNCTORY ORGANIZATION No, or perfunctory attempt at organization. Lack of organization and structure detracts from the message of the writer. Paragraphs are disjointed, lack cohesion, and lack transitions.
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4 pts
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GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS - Punctuation & Spelling
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4 pts COMPLIANT Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. Appropriate formal or informal register used.
3 pts GENERALLY COMPLIANT Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed; spelling is correct. Appropriate formal or informal register used.
2 pts OK Basic/common rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed; spelling is, except for an occasional inexactitude, correct.
1 pts FAIR Discussion posting contain several grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. Inappropriate register used.
0 pts NO OR PERFUNCTORY COMPLIANCE No, or perfunctory, evidence of commonly accepted standards for college writing of this type.
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4 pts
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Total Points: 18 out of 18