Week 2 PPOL 650 Briefing Paper Topic

Student:

Criteria

Points

Possible

Points Earned

Instructor’s Comments

Topic Selection and Content

· Topic selected directly relates to international law, policy, or politics.

· Presents a clear thesis statement.

· Provides a brief outline supporting thesis statement.

· Supports thesis statement and outline with 1–3 scholarly resources.

15

Grammar and Mechanics

· Sentence structure is complete, clear, and concise.

· Spelling and punctuation are correct.

· Word choice is precise, unambiguous, and appropriate.

5

Length and Format

· Double-spaced, 12-pt. font, 1-inch margins.

· Correct and current Turabian style with internal citations.

5

Total

25