Global Studies paper reading notes

Reading Notes

Instructions Global 2

Respond to ​ALL of the following questions, using Times New Roman, 12 pts., double spaced, ranging from 300 to 500 words. The file will be submitted in a .pdf format. Include: Full Name, TA Name, Section Time/Date. No citation required.

1. What is the main idea of ​EACH​ reading? (5 pts) 2. Compare and contrast the main ideas of ​ALL ​the readings, and explain how do ​ALL of

them relate to Global Studies? (5 pts) Grading Rubric per question

Grade Description

1 Demonstrates very limited knowledge and understanding of the subject; almost no organizational structure in the answers; inappropriate or inadequate use of terminology; a limited ability to relate content to the class.

2 Demonstrates some knowledge and understanding of the subject; a basic sense of structure that is not sustained throughout the answers; a basic use of terminology appropriate to the subject; some ability to establish links between facts and the class.

3 Demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of the subject going beyond the mere citing of isolated, fragmentary, irrelevant or “common sense” points; some ability to structure answers but with insufficient clarity and possibly some repetition; an ability to express knowledge and understanding in terminology specific to the subject

4 Demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of the subject using subject-specific terminology; answers which are logically structured and coherent but not fully developed; a tendency to be more descriptive than evaluative although some ability is demonstrated to present and develop contrasting points of view;

5 Demonstrates detailed knowledge and understanding; answers which are coherent, logically structured and well developed; consistent use of appropriate terminology; an ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesize knowledge and concepts; an ability to analyse and evaluate the reading or to solve problems competently.