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GE350FAssignment4.docxAssignment 04
GE350 World Geography
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. When called for, sources must be cited in APA format. You can refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements. Respond to the topics for this writing assignment using your own words and examples. Design your responses as if you are explaining facts, concepts, and ideas to someone who is not familiar with the subject matter. Be sure to include creative examples wherever they may be appropriate. Also, be sure to provide a title for each of your essay responses. (4 pages total)
This assignment requires you to write essays in response to all of the following:
Part A In your own words, describe the four physiographic regions of Europe.
Part B Briefly, in respect to the rise of the Russian Empire, outline key events that shaped Russian history between the 15th century and 1904.
Part C Describe the relationship between the Ottoman Empire and the impact of the mandate system imposed on that imperial region following World War I.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
25 points18 points12 points6 points
Student provides a clear and
logical description of
Europe's physiographic
regions.
Student provides a mostly
clear and logical description
of Europe's physiographic
regions.
Student provides a partially
clear and logical description
of Europe's physiographic
regions.
Student fails to provide a
clear and logical
description of Europe's
physiographic regions.
25 points18 points12 points6 points
Student provides a clear and
accurate description of
Russia's historical evolution
from the 15th century to
1904.
Student provides a mostly
clear and accurate
description of Russia's
historical evolution from the
15th century to 1904.
Student provides a partially
clear and somewhat
accurate description of
Russia's historical evolution
from the 15th century to
1904.
Student fails to provide a
clear and accurate
description of Russia's
historical evolution from
the 15th century to 1904.
25 points18 points12 points6 points
Student provides a clear and
logical assessment of the
Ottoman Empire before and
after the mandate system.
Student provides a mostly
clear and logical assessment
of the Ottoman Empire
before and after the
mandate system.
Student provides a partially
clear and logical
assessment of the Ottoman
Empire before and after the
mandate system.
Student fails to provide a
clear and logical
assessment of the
Ottoman Empire before
and after the mandate
system.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student does not make any
errors in grammar or spelling,
especially those 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 APA and
organizational 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.
Format - APA
Format, Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (15
Points)
Physiographic
Regions of Europe
(25 points)
Mechanics (10
Points)
Historical evolution
of the Russian
Empire from the
15th century to 1904
(25 points)
The Ottoman
Empire before and
after the mandate
system (25 points)
