HS150 World Civilizations I
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. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements.
What major changes in political structures, and social and economic life, occurred during each of the following?
The Sui dynasty
The Tang dynasty
The Song dynasty
(Refer to chapter 14 of your textbook and additional references.)
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
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CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
10 points8 points5 points2 points
Student provides a clear and
complete thesis statement that
outlines the content of the
essay.
Student provides a mostly clear
and complete thesis statement
that outlines the content of the
essay.
Student provides a weak thesis
statement that outlines the
content of the essay.
Student does not provide a
thesis statement.
20 points15 points10 points5 points
Student provides a clear and
complete description of changes
in political structure, social, and
economic life in Sui Dynasty.
Student provides a clear and
complete description of at least
two elements of political
structure, social, and economic
life in Sui Dynasty.
Student discusses only one of
political structure, social, and
economic life in Sui Dynasty.
Student does not discuss
political structure, social, and
economic life in Sui Dynasty.
20 points15 points10 points5 points
Student provides a clear and
complete description of changes
in political structure, social, and
economic life in Tang Dynasty.
Student provides a clear and
complete description of at least
two elements of political
structure, social, and economic
life in Tang Dynasty.
Student discusses only one of
political structure, social, and
economic life in Tang Dynasty.
Student does not discuss
political structure, social, and
economic life in Tang
Dynasty.
15 points12 points8 points5 points
Student provides a clear and
complete description of changes
in political structure, social, and
economic life in Song Dynasty.
Student provides a clear and
complete description of at least
two elements of political
structure, social, and economic
life in Song Dynasty.
Student discusses only one of
political structure, social, and
economic life in Song Dynasty.
Student does not discuss
political structure, social, and
economic life in Song
Dynasty.
10 points8 points5 points2 points
Student provides a strong
conclusion that summarizes the
essay or draws conclusions that
go beyond the essay.
Student provides a reasonable
conclusion.
Student provides a poor or
illogical conclusion.
Student fails to provide a
conclusion.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student makes no errors in
grammar or spelling 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
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.
Thesis Statement (10
points)
Sui Dyansty (20 points)
Conclusion (10 points)
Song Dyansty (15
points)
Format - APA Format,
Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (15 Points)
Mechanics -Grammar,
Punctuation, Spelling
(10 Points)
Tang Dynasty (20
points)
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