Assignment #2 – PIONEER IN WOMEN’S SPORTS
Please follow the RUBRIC
1. Research a pioneer in women’s sports history and describe their rise to success and contributions to sport. This can be somebody that we all have heard of or somebody that you have personally known and been affected by. This is going to be a female in the sporting world this is making a significant difference in breaking barriers.
You can use the follow articles or information from any other source. Your paper should be 3 pages in length. Please use APA Format. Make sure to include at least 3 citations and a resource page.
Resources that can be (suggested) used:
Women in Coaching –
NINE short films produced by ESPNW
http://espn.go.com/espnw/w-in-action/nine-for-ix/
ESPNW – Top 25 http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/impact25/
Reading:
Great insight on our dying coaching profession for females…
College sports finish last in race, gender hiring practices
http://www.feminist.org/research/sports/sports3.html
http://www.athleticbusiness.com/staffing/poor-pay-turning-prep-coaching-into-dying-profession.html
http://fortune.com/2015/09/14/womens-college-sports-coaches/
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/slide-bit-fellas-women-beginning-coach-men-article-1.2319032
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/women-breaking-barriers-men-sports-article-1.2504642
Rubric for Female Pioneer Paper (Assignment #2)
| Criteria | Needs Work
(0-17 pts.) |
Average
(18-19 pts.) |
Accomplished
(20-22 pts.) |
Exemplary
(23-25 pts.) |
Points
Earned (200 Total) |
| Clear background information on your subject and why you chose them. | Did not describe | Confusing or unclear description | Appropriate description. | Thorough and engaging description using high-level writing skills. | /25 pts |
| Depth in your description of each idea/thought. Things that they have accomplished and why they are significant. | Did not describe | Confusing or unclear description | Appropriate description. | Thorough and engaging description using high-level writing skills. | /25 pts |
| Interesting and relative topics/dates. New information for the class. Good connection with references. | Did not explain | Confusing or unclear explanation | Appropriate explanation. | Thorough and engaging explanation using high-level writing skills. | /25 pts |
| Writing style and language mechanics – follow APA format. | A clear sense of direction is lacking; material presented is not effectively organized;
Frequent errors in word use, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word choice; not acceptable for graduate level work |
Material is somewhat general or vague, supporting information is not evident, paragraphs structured satisfactorily;
Errors in spelling, grammar, word choice, or punctuation that demonstrate a lack of proofreading |
Main ideas and purpose are evident, supporting information is incorporated, overall presentation fits together well;
Nearly error free, evidence of conscientious attention to conventions of writing |
Clear communication, of process and critique; logical sequence, strong supporting information effectively presented, smooth transitions, engaging to reader;
Error-free, reflects careful effort, clear grasp of writing conventions and thorough proofreading |
/25 pts |
| Total | /100 pts |
