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HIS 118 Global Interdependence Essay Guidelines and Rubric

Overview:

In a 1.5–2-page paper, answer the essay prompt. You must use two to three academic sources (Wikipedia and other general information sites are not permitted).

Prompt:

Consider the expansion of regional powers beyond their borders. Choose one of the major powers discussed in Module Three (i.e., the Qing Dynasty, the Ottoman Empire, or the Mughal Empire) and consider the development of this power.

Your essay should consider the following points:

· How did rulers consolidate and expand the power of their state?

· What impact did expansion have on the internal stability of this state?

· How did interactions with other cultures, both with those conquered as well as with foreigners, transform this power?

Resources:

· Use the SNHU History Library Guide to conduct your research.

· You can find the rules for historical writing in A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Kate Turabian. In addition, you can use the Purdue University OWL site .

Rubric

Requirements of submission: Essay must follow these formatting guidelines: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and Chicago-style citations. Page length requirements: 1.5–2 pages.

Refer to this link for viewing and printing Turnitin paper feedback.

Instructor feedback: Students can find their feedback in Turnitin or the Grade Center.

Critical Elements

Distinguished

Proficient

Emerging

Not Evident

Value

Expansion: Background

Includes a well-developed discussion connecting the social, political, cultural, or economic forces to the development and expansion of an empire or dynasty using clear and relevant details

(23-25)

Includes a well-developed discussion connecting the social, political, cultural, or economic forces to the development and expansion of an empire or dynasty

(20-22)

Does not sufficiently demonstrate connect the social, political, cultural, or economic forces to the development and expansion of an empire or dynasty

(18-19)

Does not include the connections between the social, political, cultural, or economic forces to the development and expansion of an empire or dynasty

(0-17)

25

Expansion: Impact

Identifies the impact of expansion on the state and the resulting transformations using relevant and specific examples of cross-cultural interactions

(23-25)

Identifies the impact of expansion on the state and the resulting transformations using examples of cross-cultural interactions

(20-22)

Does not sufficiently identify the impact of expansion on the state and the resulting transformations using examples of cross-cultural interactions

(18-19)

Does not identify the impact of expansion on the state and the resulting transformations using examples of cross-cultural interactions

(0-17)

25

Source Analysis

Critically examines a variety of historical sources and presents a clear and reasoned argument that draws on historical evidence

(23-25)

Critically examines a variety of historical sources and presents an argument that draws on historical evidence

(20-22)

Critically examines a variety of historical sources and presents a minimal argument that draws on historical evidence

(18-19)

Does not critically examine a variety of historical sources and does not present an argument that draws on historical evidence

(0-17)

25

Articulation of Response

Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format

(23-25)

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

(20-22)

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas

(18-19)

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas

(0-17)

25

Earned Total

Comments:

100%

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