Human impact on the planet

Criterion A: Introduction (4 marks)

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The work does not meet a standard described by the descriptors below

1-2

The political issue raised by the engagement is implied but not explicitly identified. There is some limited explanation of why the student chose this engagement. There is some limited explanation of why the student chose this engagement. There is some link between the engagement and course content.

3-4

The political issue explored through the engagement is clearly and explicitly identified. There is a clear explanation of why this engagement and political issue are of interest to the student. There is a clear link between the engagement and political issue on one hand and course content on the other hand.

Criterion B: Explanation of the Engagement (4 marks)

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The work does not meet a standard described by the descriptors below

1-2

There is a description of the engagement and of what the student actually did. There is some limited explanation of what the student learned about global politics from undertaking the engagement

3-4

The description of the engagement and of what the student actually did is clear and relevant for their chosen political issue. There is a clear explanation of the ways in which the student’s experiences informed his or her understanding of the political issue

Criterion C: Analysis of the Issue (6 marks)

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The work does not meet a standard described by the descriptors below

1-2

There is some attempt at analysis of the political issue but the response is largely descriptive. Few of the main points are justified

3-4

There is some critical analysis of the political issue but this analysis lacks depth. The response is more descriptive than analytical. Some of the main points are justified

5-6

The political issue is explored in depth, using the key concepts of the course where relevant, and the response contains clear critical analysis. All, or nearly all, of the main points are justified

Criterion D: Synthesis & Analysis (6 marks)

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The work does not meet a standard described by the descriptors below

1-2

There are limited links between ideas. There are no conclusions, or the conclusions are not relevant

3-4

There are some links between the student’s experiences and more theoretical perspectives on the political issue. Conclusions are stated but are not entirely consistent with the evidence presented. Multiple perspectives are acknowledged where relevant

5-6

The student’s experiences and more theoretical perspectives are synthesized so that an integrated and rich treatment of the political issues ensues. Conclusions are clearly stated, balanced and consistent with the evidence presented. There is evidence of evaluation of the political issue from multiple perspectives

Total Score /20 Points x 3= 60 sum