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Research Project- Written Section

Assignment: Each student must select a topic either from the provided list or of their own choosing. Topics should be relevant to the material assigned for this course. The project should include: An introductory explanation, relevant discussion of contemporary political application, potential disadvantages or challenges, and a proposal for future research. Students should prepare 3 - 5 page typed summary. (Should be double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font, and 1-inch margins.)

Rubric Code: LXXAW22

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Subject: Political Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criterion POLS 101
	Poor 5 pts	Approaching Expectations 10 pts	Meets Expectations 15 pts	Exceeds Expectations 20 pts
Theoretical Perspective Topic Selection	Poor - Topic subject does not fit the assignment	Approaching Expectations -Topic subject fits the basic requirements of the assignment - Generally examines the theoretical analysis	Meets Expectations - Topic subject fits all the requirements of the assignment - Connects concepts and generally demonstrates overall connection to political phenomenon	Exceeds Expectations - Topic subject fits all the requirements of the assignment - Connects concepts and demonstrates connection to specific political application
Requirements Assignment requirements	Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting such as citations, references, page numbers	Approaching Expectations - Paper follows most guidelines -Formatting is mostly accurate with most required components	Meets Expectations - Paper follows all guidelines but contains slight errors in citation formatting	Exceeds Expectations - Paper follows designated guidelines with all required components
Anaylsis Connecting theoretical concepts and evaluating merit	Poor -Analysis is incomplete or missing.	Approaching Expectations -Lacks understanding of theoretical perspective -Demonstrates some critical thinking elements.	Meets Expectations -Broad or general analysis of the concept -Briefly describes theoretical significance	Exceeds Expectations -Analysis is incorporated into the body of the paper to show significance -Demonstrates understanding and application of the theory
Organization & Structure Content	Poor - No structure present. - Paragraphs too long and rambling - Information presented in list style without thesis statements and form	Approaching Expectations - Introduction and/or conclusion missing - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts	Meets Expectations - Introduction does not preview all major points - Paragraph transitions need improvement - Conclusion does not flow well from the body of paper	Exceeds Expectations - Structure of the paper is clear - Introduction previews all major points - Paragraph transitions are logical - Conclusion flows from the body of paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Mechanics	Poor - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors - Language is confusing and hard to follow throughout - Language syntax is awkward or too informal most of the time	Approaching Expectations - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors - Language is confusing occasionally - Language syntax is awkward or too informal occasionally	Meets Expectations - Paper contains less than 1- 2 errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling - Language is understandable - Language syntax is mostly smooth and academic	Exceeds Expectations - Paper contains no errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling - Language is clear and precise - Language syntax is smooth and academic

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