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T02 Introduction to Terrorism
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the "Assignment Format" page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.
For this assignment, please answer the following three questions:
An eye for an eye ends up making the whole world blind. —Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948) Indian Political Activist
1. Define “passive resistance.”
2. Discuss why it is sometimes difficult to distinguish terrorists from freedom fighters.
3. Discuss whether you believe it is possible to accomplish political and social change using non-violent means. Include in your discussion examples where violent and non-violent means, including “passive resistance,” have succeeded or failed. Draw upon the textbook and assigned readings to support your argument. Cite specific countries or movements.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
10 points 8 points6 points4 points
Student provides a clear,
logical definition of passive
resistance.
Student provides a mostly
clear logical definition of
passive resistance.
Student provides a weak or
unclear definition of
passive resistance.
Student fails to define
passive resistance.
25 points 18 points 12 points5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical argument that sets
forth criteria designed to
distinguish terrorists from
freedom fighters.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical argument that
sets forth criteria designed
to distinguish terrorists from
freedom fighters.
Student provides a weak or
unclear argument that fails
to set forth criteria
designed to distinguish
terrorists from freedom
fighters.
Student fails to provide an
argument that sets forth
criteria designed to
distinguish terrorists from
freedom fighters.
40 points30 points20 points15 points
Student sets forth a clear
logical argument, citing
stellar examples where
violent and non-violent
means have succeeded or
failed to accomplish political
and social change.
Student sets forth a mostly
clear logical argument, citing
mostly relevant examples
where violent and non-
violent means have
succeeded or failed to
accomplish political and
social change.
Student sets forth a weak or
unclear argument, citing
weak or inaccurate
examples where violent
and non-violent means
have succeeded or failed to
accomplish political and
social change.
Student fails to set forth an
argument, and fails to cite
examples where violent
and non-violent means
have succeeded or failed
to accomplish political and
social change.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than
4 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
The paper is written in
proper format. All sources
used for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
Excellent organization,
including a variety of
thoughtful transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and most are cited correctly.
Adequate organization
includes a variety of
appropriate transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used
for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
Essay is poorly organized,
but may include a few
effective transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many
sources used for quotes
and facts are less than
credible (suspect) and/or
are not cited correctly.
Essay is disorganized and
does not include effective
transitions.
Student Opinion
Re: Violent v. Non-
Violent Means to
Accomplish Political
or Social Change (40
points)
Passive Resistance
Defined (10 points)
Student Opinion
Re: Terrorist v.
Freedom Fighter
(25 points)
Mechanics -
Grammar,
Punctuation,
Spelling (10 Points)
Format - APA
Format, Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (15
Points)
