Term Paper
Final Paper
Select any topic discussed within the text of the book to conduct research on and discuss. Please refer to the grading rubric below for guidance and specific Final Paper requirements. A minimum of 3,500 words is expected for the Final Paper. This does not include the cover page or reference page(s). The topic you will choose from is forces that drive the world's economy (first, second third, fourth world issues) or maybe just a specific industry.
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Writing Assignment Rubric for Case Studies and Final Paper Competency |
Level 4 |
Level 3 |
Level 2 |
Level 1 |
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Proficiency, Knowledge, Understanding, and Research Depth |
Supports thesis with specific examples and theories from peer-reviewed and other credible sources. Shows a well-developed depth and understanding of the subject. |
Supports thesis. Refers to examples or theories from peer-reviewed or other credible sources. Shows a credible level of depth and understanding of the subject. |
Alludes to examples and theories in a general way to support thesis. Sources are suspect. Levels of depth and understanding are minimally acceptable. |
Does not refer to any examples or theories to support thesis. Sources are not credible. No discernible thesis is developed. |
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Synthesis, Analysis, and Comprehension |
Integrates theory and knowledge in an accurate and highly insightful way to support thesis. |
Integrates theory and knowledge in an accurate way to support thesis. |
Integrates theory and knowledge in a cursory manner. |
Does not integrate theory or knowledge in an acceptable fashion. |
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Organization, Formulation, Logic, and |
Paper is organized, points of the thesis are distinct, and information |
Paper is organized, points of the thesis are distinct, and information |
Paper is somewhat disorganized, points of the thesis are |
Paper is disorganized, points of thesis are not |