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Must
show proof of factual knowledge of the under-represented group in the
Spanish-speaking country or Spanish-speaking immigrants in the United States,
as well as reflection on cultural contributions, experiences, values,
struggles, or the history of this group. Thus, it will require thorough
preparation (e.g. interviews, research data, or a combination of both).
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Should
be organized, with a logical sequence of ideas, well-structured paragraphs,
varied sentence structure and appropriate level of language, a variety of
vocabulary appropriate to the subject, and flawless grammar and spelling.
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Should
communicate ideas clearly and concisely with cultural sensitivity and provide
thorough and relevant supporting evidence.
Cultural sensitivity means being aware that cultural differences and
similarities exist and have an effect on values, learning and behavior.
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Should
demonstrate a thoughtful description of an issue related to a category of
diversity (such as gender, language, race, class, etc.).
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Should contain one inserted object, image, or graph, for
example. The inserted object should be
relevant to the content of the essay and should be placed thoughtfully within
the essay.