Assignment 3: America as a Superpower

Points: 120

Assignment 3:  America as a Superpower

Criteria

Exemplary  100% A

Proficient 85% B

Fair  75% C

Meets Minimum Expectations  65% D

Unacceptable  0% F

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

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

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

Partially introduced your paper with your thesis statement.

Insufficiently introduced your paper with your thesis statement.

Poor or no introduction. No thesis statement used from those 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 1991 to the present. Be persuasive and coherent with sound reasoning; have examples based on solid research.  Weight: 30%

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

 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.

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.

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

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

Thoroughly and effectively 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

Partially 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.

Did not submit or incompletely 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 (or 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%

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.

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

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

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

No references provided

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%

0–2 errors.

3–4 errors.

5–6 errors.

7–8 errors.

More than 8 errors present