Introduction
Several years ago, you had surgery which left you with a large scar. You would like to cover up the scar with a tattoo. Research the risks and effectiveness of tattooing on scars.
Task
You dislike the look of your surgery scar. The scar is a raised, bumpy ridge with a dark center.
Complete the items in the process section. Type your responses in Word or Google Docs and email your final response to the teacher at colleen.jones328@gmail.com.
Process
1. You decide to research medical tattooing. Read the following article:http://www.drphilipmiller.com/non-surgical/scar-camouflage.html and watch the following video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F48qUe7-f4o Write a paragraph explaining what para-medical tattooing is and whether it would be appropriate for the scar described in the Task section? Why or why not?
2. You then decide to have the scar covered with a regular tattoo. Review the website below for inspiration. https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliegerstein/21-people-who-turned-their-scars-into-works-of-art?utm_term=.xdnr0nYVq#.dyepyarvm
Find the address of local tattoo artist. Write the artist a letter in full block format. Tell him/her that you are enclosing a photo of your scar and ask if the artist feels that he/she could cover it with a tattoo. State your idea for an appropriate tattoo that would incorporate the scar. Include a photo of your design idea if appropriate.
Evaluation
Your answers will be graded according the following rubrics:
Item #1:
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Unacceptable 1 |
Minimally acceptable 2 |
Acceptable 3 |
Exceeds expectations 3 |
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The answer has several errors in both conceptual level and communication clarity. Multiple mechanical errors or complete failure to answer the question |
The answer contains one or two basic facts that are correct, but may also have incorrect statements as well. The grammar need some editing. |
The answer contains most of the important information. There are only minor grammatical errors. |
The answer is complete and informative. The paragraph contains a topic sentence and correct grammar. |
Item # 2, Letter:
Rubric for Business Letter Writing
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Task Description: (Teacher may explain specific assignment in this space.)
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Criteria |
weight |
4 – Exemplary |
3 – Accomplished |
2 – Developing |
1 – Beginning |
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Organization |
25% |
¨ Accurately uses correct business letter format (heading, greeting, introduction, body, closure, signature, enclosure, and copy) |
¨ Mostly uses correct business letter format (heading, greeting, introduction, body, closure, signature, enclosure, and copy) |
¨ Some noticeable errors in use of correct business letter format (heading, greeting, introduction, body, closure, signature, enclosure, and copy) |
¨Several noticeable errors in use of correct business letter format (heading, greeting, introduction, body, closure, signature, enclosure, and copy) |
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Content |
25% |
¨ Letter clearly states the purpose ¨ Appropriate explanations or facts used to support the main idea ¨ Easy to follow ¨ Tone is appropriate for intended audience |
¨ Letter clearly states the purpose ¨ Some explanations or facts used to support the main idea ¨ Somewhat hard to follow ¨ Tone is generally appropriate for intended audience |
¨ Purpose of letter is unclear ¨ More explanations or facts need to be used to support the main idea ¨ Hard to follow ¨ Tone is too formal or too informal for intended audience |
¨Purpose of letter is unclear ¨Main idea is not supported by explanations or facts ¨Letter rambles; hard to follow or understand ¨Tone is inappropriate for intended audience |
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Appearance |
25% |
¨ Typed, using correct spacing, font, and format |
¨ Letter typed with few problems in spacing, font, or format |
¨ Letter typed with frequent problems in spacing, font, or format |
¨Letter not typed; wrong format used and hard to read |
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Language Usage |
25% |
¨ Accurate use of punctuation and grammar ¨ No spelling errors |
¨ One or two mistakes with punctuation or grammar ¨ One or two spelling errors |
¨ More than two mistakes in punctuation or grammar ¨ More than two spelling errors |
¨Incorrect use throughout the letter of punctuation or grammar ¨Frequent spelling errors distract from letter |
Conclusion
Tattoos can be not only beautiful, but can also help to camouflage scars and improve one's feeling of well-being.