Essay – Developing a Democracy
Week 3 Assignment: Essay – Developing a Democracy
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Due Jan 27, 2019 by 11:59pm Points 80 Submitting a file upload
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 7, 8, 9
Lesson
Minimum of 2 scholarly sources
Instructions
Many countries have gone through various ways of governing-by one, by a group, or by the people. Pick one developing country. Examine this country’s political history and current barriers in developing their democracy. Create a concise argument on the type of democracy they should institute and why.
Use the following list to select your developing country: https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1876/310mab.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources)
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the essay rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 2, 5
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
Week 3 Assignment: Essay – Developing a Democracy
Week 3 Assignment: Essay – Developing a Democracy
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Country and history examined
20.0 pts
In-depth analysis of the country and the country’s political history.
16.0 pts
Analysis of the country and the country’s political history lacked depth.
12.0 pts
Analysis of the country or a presentation of the country’s political history not present.
0.0 pts
Country and political history are not discussed.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Barriers: nation-building, state building, participation, and distribution.
20.0 pts
Addresses each concept related to barriers. Examples are from the country chosen for examination.
16.0 pts
Addresses at least two out of the three concepts. Doesn’t relate these concepts back country.
12.0 pts
Addresses only one of the concepts. Does not relate these concepts to the country.
0.0 pts
Does not address any concepts.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis
20.0 pts
Constructed a concise argument using a key democratic ideology for their country.
16.0 pts
The democratic ideology is clear but it does not relate back to their country.
12.0 pts
It is unclear what democratic ideology is being used and it does not relate back to their country.
0.0 pts
Does not address democratic ideology.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Scholarly resources
10.0 pts
Uses both the book and, at least, one outside scholarly source.
8.0 pts
Uses only the book or a scholarly source.
6.0 pts
Uses only a scholarly source and the source is not scholarly.
0.0 pts
Does not use the book or scholarly source.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA
5.0 pts
All sources are properly cited and referenced according to APA standards.
4.0 pts
Sources are either properly cited or referenced, missing one of those elements.
3.0 pts
The citation and/or reference are incorrect.
0.0 pts
No APA format was used.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing
5.0 pts
Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
4.0 pts
Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
3.0 pts
Presents information using understandable language but is very disorganized (many errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
0.0 pts
Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).