2 page paper

Anarchy on the Easter Islands: Caused or Constituted?

Purpose: The primary goal of this Assignment is to explore another very important concept in international relations discussed during this course: the logic of international interactions. Two logic-based arguments commonly used in social science research are rationalist (logic of consequence) and constructivist (logic of appropriateness). In particular, you will investigate the progression towards anarchy on the Easter Islands and determine if the anarchy was caused or constituted.

Prepare: Review Chapters 8, 9, and 10 in the course text. In addition, watch the video, Easter Island in Context: From Paradise to Calamity (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

Reflect: When Dutch sailors landed on Easter Island, they found a warlike people recovering from anarchy and cannibalism. What had gone wrong with a civilization that had lived in peace for nearly a thousand years? Claudio Cristino, the island’s resident archaeologist; William Liller, of the Easter Island Foundation; Patricia Vargas Casanova, of the Easter Island Studies Institute at the University of Chile; and others offer their views on moai, rongorongo tablets, the Birdman Cult, and the devastating effects of overpopulation, to provide a captivating glimpse of a complex culture driven to the brink of extinction. An unresolved question concerning the anarchy on the Easter Islands involves the logical arguments explaining why and how it occurred or was the anarchy caused or constituted. Rationalists would argue that the anarchy resulted from a change in capabilities or material resources, while constructivists would argue that the anarchy was a result of changed ideas, values, or norms. Both schools of thoughts are able to explain the changes on the islands but one of them may make a stronger case in explaining anarchy.

Write: In your assignment, complete the following:

· Explain the anarchy that developed on the Easter Islands using a rationalist argument.

· Explain the anarchy that developed on the Easter Islands using a constructivist argument.

· Assess which argument provides the most logical explanation for the anarchical events on the Easter Islands.

The Week Four Assignment:

· Must be at least two pages (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

· Must include a separate title page with the following:

· Title of paper

· Student’s name

· Course name and number

· Instructor’s name

· Date submitted

· Must use at least three appropriate sources:

· These could include the article, the course text, and any of the required or recommended resources for this week.

· You can also include additional resources found on the Ashford University Library website. The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types.

· Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the In-Text Citation Guide (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

· Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.

· Must include a conclusion that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.

· Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the APA References List (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

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Total Possible Score: 12.00

Organization: Introduction, Thesis Statement, and Conclusion

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - The paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - The paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.

Basic - The paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations - The paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require significant improvement.

Non-Performance - The organization, introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Explains the Anarchy that Developed on the Easter Islands Using a Rationalist Argument

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the anarchy that developed on the Easter Islands using a rationalist argument. The explanation is fully supported with examples from the course text and video.

Proficient - Explains the anarchy that developed on the Easter Islands using a rationalist argument. The explanation is supported with scholarly sources examples from the course text and video but is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially explains the anarchy that developed on the Easter Islands using a rationalist argument. The explanation is somewhat supported with examples from the course text and video and/or is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the anarchy that developed on the Easter Islands using a rationalist argument; however, the explanation is not supported with examples from the course text and video and is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the anarchy that developed on the Easter Islands using a rationalist argument is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Explains the Anarchy that Developed on the Easter Islands Using a Constructivist Argument

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the anarchy that developed on the Easter Islands using a constructivist argument. The explanation is fully supported with examples from the course text and video.

Proficient - Explains the anarchy that developed on the Easter Islands using a constructivist argument. The explanation is supported with examples from the course text and video but is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially explains the anarchy that developed on the Easter Islands using a constructivist argument. The explanation is somewhat supported with examples from the course text and video and/or is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the anarchy that developed on the Easter Islands using a constructivist argument; however, the explanation is not supported with examples from the course text and video and is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the anarchy that developed on the Easter Islands using a constructivist argument is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Assesses Which Argument Provides the Most Logical Explanation for the Anarchical Events on the Easter Islands

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively assesses which argument provides the most logical explanation for the anarchical events on the Easter Islands. The assessment is fully supported with examples from the course text and video.

Proficient - Assesses which argument provides the most logical explanation for the anarchical events on the Easter Islands. The assessment is supported with examples from the course text and video but is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially assess which argument provides the most logical explanation for the anarchical events on the Easter Islands. The assessment is supported somewhat with examples from the course text and video and/or is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to assess which argument provides the most logical explanation for the anarchical events on the Easter Islands; however, the assessment is not supported with examples from the course text and video and is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - An assessment of which argument provides the most logical explanation for the anarchical events on the Easter Islands is either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Written Communication: Content Development

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Critical Thinking: Evidence

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Employs persuasive and applicable information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic. 

Below Expectations - Presents information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects to apply such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: Page Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

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