“Exploring the Cultural Values and Communication Patterns of [Culture Name]”

INTRODUCTION (PowerPoint slide #1)
Gained attention effectively & appropriately Stated thesis in one clear, complete, easily identifiable sentence
Previewed main points specifically BODY
Culture Overview Explicitly defined culture being discussed (PowerPoint slide #2) Overviewed location, geography, demography, social climate, etc. Cultural Values (PowerPoint slides #4-6 one the analysis of each cultural value)
Explained & gave examples of the 3 most salient cultural value orientations (individualism vs. collectivism, power distance, uncertainty avoidance, feminine vs. masculine, high vs. low context, meaning, destiny, and/or time)
Used surface-level cultural artifacts to reveal deep-level culture
Demonstrated thoughtful reflection on/extension of concepts
Verbal & Nonverbal Codes Analyzed linguistics (verbal codes) and what it reveals about the culture (PowerPoint slide #7)
Analyzed nonverbal meanings & what it reveals about the culture (PowerPoint slide #8)
Examined cultural artifacts (PowerPoint slide #9) Misconceptions & Biases Reflected on biases/“single story” Americans have of this culture (PowerPoint slide #10)
Provided a “second story” of this culture (PowerPoint slide #11) Applied advice for how we can “bridge the gap” (PowerPoint slide #12)
Flow of Body 5 in-text citations cited in APA format
Utilized transitions consistently, effectively
CONCLUSION (PowerPoint slide #13)
Reviewed main “take-home” points Restated thesis in one complete, easily identifiable sentence
Memorable statement
PAPER & POWERPOINT (14)
PowerPoint is professional, clear, and meaningful Paper typed, professional, double-spaced, 12-point font
Paper has a cover sheet with name, culture, and the three cultural values Paper free of spelling/grammar errors
At least 5 sources cited in APA format