HUM110HM—Assignment 2
Directions: After watching the “Water Park” episode of Malcolm in the Middle, write an
essay that answers the following questions.
1. Integrity is an extremely interesting concept. When we use it to refer to a building or
a bridge, we are referring to structural issues: the building or bridge’s ability to
withstand not only normal uses but also extreme circumstances: storms,
earthquakes, and floods, for example. When we use this term to describe people, we
can mean their ability to maintain their moral standards even in the face of
temptation. What is your definition of integrity?
2. Using your definition of integrity, analyze the following parts of the episode:
a) Hal and Lois’s decision to procure a babysitter–any babysitter–for Dewey so that
they can have fun at the park.
b) Hal’s decision to smuggle a pint of rum into the park.
c) Hal and Lois’s decision to ignore their two sons and concentrate on each other.
d) The behavior of the attendant at the top (entry point) of the monster water ride.
e) The decision by Francis and Spangler to deliberately lose each game of pool that
they play against each other.
f) The fact that after the elderly babysitter is taken away via ambulance, both the
emergency medical technicians and the neighbors fail to realize that Dewey has
been left home alone.
Guidelines: Use the following guidelines for this assignment
1. Use a minimum of 700 words
2. The essay must be typed, double-spaced, and follow MLA format
3. Proofread carefully
4. The material included in the Perspective and Interaction sections of each module is
intended to provide you information and to give you issues to think about. These
overviews are not intended to be used to help you complete your essay. In other
words, please use the ideas from the overviews, but do not use their language. As
well, do not use any outside research or information when completing this
assignment. I am interested in what you have to say.
Submit your assignment to the appropriate course Dropbox no later than Sunday,
11:59 PM EST/EDT. (This Dropbox basket is linked to Turnitin.)HUM110HM—Assignment 2
Grading Rubric
Elements Criteria Not Evident
(0)
Beginning
(1 – 7)
Developing
(8 – 9)
Competent
(10)
Purpose Clearly identifies the three-fold
purpose of this essay.
0 points 1-7 points 8-9 points 10 points
Perspective Investigates other point(s) of view
and the writer’s own assumptions.
0 points 1-7 points 8-9 points 10 points
Evidence
Supports purpose with relevant,
sufficient evidence through
investigative research.
0 points 1-7 points 8-9 points 10 points
Analysis Analyzes the consequences and
implications of reasoning.
0 points 1-7 points 8-9 points 10 points
Core
Values
Addresses the core values of
personal development,
specifically, and demonstrates its
relevance to this purpose.
0 points 1-7 points 8-9 points 10 points
Decision
Making
States the various options of
decision making and chooses a
solution.
0 points 1-7 points 8-9 points 10 points
Not Evident
(0)
Beginning
(1 – 5)
Developing
(6 – 14)
Competent
(15)
Mechanics
of Writing
Writer uses a correct essay
format, with minimal grammar and
spelling errors.
0 points 1-5 points 6-14 points 15 points
Please follow all guide lines, and use average vocabulary. I need a good grade on this paper..!!!
