America as a Superpower Essay

Assignment 3:  America as a Superpower

Criteria

Unacceptable Below 60% F

Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D

Fair 70-79% C

Proficient 80-89% B

Exemplary 90-100% A

1. Clearly introduce your paper with your thesis. Weight: 10%

Poor or no introduction. No thesis statement used from those provided.

Insufficiently introduced your paper with your thesis statement.

Partially introduced your paper with your thesis statement.

Satisfactorily introduced your paper with your thesis statement, chosen from the list provided.

Thoroughly and clearly introduced your paper with your thesis statement chosen from the list provided.

2. Discuss four specific examples from different decades (between 1950 and the present) to support your thesis. However, two (2) examples must be from the Cold War years (before 1991) and the other two (2) examples must be from the past twenty (20) years. Be persuasive and coherent with sound reasoning; have examples based on solid research. Weight: 30%

Did not submit or incompletely discussed four examples from the correct time period. The examples covered are not supported by research and reason.

Insufficiently discussed four examples from the right time frame. The examples might not all have clear relevance to the thesis or strong support from research and reason.

Partially discussed four examples from the proper time frame. The examples might not be as relevant or as well researched as they should be.

Satisfactorily discussed four clear examples from the proper time frame. Examples are based on good research and are relevant to the thesis.

Thoroughly and coherently discussed four clear examples from the proper time frame (at least one example being from the last ten years). The discussion is persuasive and with sound reasoning and good support.

3. Explain clearly and persuasively why the opposing view to yours would be in error or would be a weaker view. Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely explained why the opposing view to yours would be in error or would be a weaker view.

Insufficiently explained why the opposing view to yours would be in error or would be the weaker view. The reasoning or examples might be flawed.

 Partially explained why the opposing view to yours would be in error or would be the weaker view. The reasoning or examples might be flawed.

Satisfactorily explained why the opposing view to yours would be in error or would be the weaker view.

Thoroughly and clearly explained why the opposing view to yours would be in error or would be the weaker view. Used persuasive reasoning or clear examples.

4. Discuss effectively the ways that the history you have covered shapes or impacts issues in your workplace or desired profession. Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely discussed how the history you have covered shapes or impacts issues in your workplace or desired profession.

Insufficiently discussed how the history you have covered shapes or impacts issues in your workplace or desired profession.

Partially discussed how the history you have covered shapes or impacts issues in your workplace or desired profession

Satisfactorily discussed how the history you have covered shapes or impacts issues in your workplace or desired profession.

Thoroughly and effectively discussed how the history you have covered shapes or impacts issues in your workplace or desired profession.

5. Used the MINIMUM of FOUR references, drawing from the list provided (using at least two sources from our online Library). The class text is one of the sources used. References are listed at the end and matching in-text citations are used. Weight: 10%

No references provided

Does not meet the required number of references; Insufficient on the reference list or in-text citations.

Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices or not from the list provided.

Meets minimum number of required references; most references come from the list provided.

Meets at least the minimum number of required references; all references high quality choices. Sources are listed at the end and also cited in the body of the paper. Solid research is evident.

6. Writing and Presentation:   Used good grammar. Presentation shows clarity, reason, and critical thinking with proper writing mechanics. SWS format is used for reference entries, in-text citations, paper layout, and organization. Instructions followed. Weight: 10%

More than 8 errors present.

7–8 errors.

5–6 errors.

3–4 errors.

0–2 errors.