Question Description

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 OutcomeCountry 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 OutcomeBarriers: 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 OutcomeAnalysis

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 OutcomeScholarly 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

The outside source used is not scholarly.

0.0 pts

Does not use the book or scholarly source.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA

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 OutcomeWriting

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).

5.0 pts

Total Points: 80.0

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Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:Textbook: Chapter 7, 8, 9LessonMinimum of 2 scholarly sourcesInstructionsMany 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 marginsDouble spaced12-point Times New Roman fontTitle pageReferences page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources)GradingThis activity will be graded based on the essay rubric.Course Outcomes (CO): 2, 5Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on SundayRubricWeek 3 Assignment: Essay – Developing a DemocracyWeek 3 Assignment: Essay – Developing a DemocracyCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCountry and history examined20.0 ptsIn-depth analysis of the country and the country’s political history.16.0 ptsAnalysis of the country and the country’s political history lacked depth.12.0 ptsAnalysis of the country or a presentation of the country’s political history not present.0.0 ptsCountry and political history are not discussed.20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBarriers: nation-building, state building, participation, and distribution.20.0 ptsAddresses each concept related to barriers. Examples are from the country chosen for examination.16.0 ptsAddresses at least two out of the three concepts. Doesn’t relate these concepts back country.12.0 ptsAddresses only one of the concepts. Does not relate these concepts to the country.0.0 ptsDoes not address any concepts.20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis20.0 ptsConstructed a concise argument using a key democratic ideology for their country.16.0 ptsThe democratic ideology is clear but it does not relate back to their country.12.0 ptsIt is unclear what democratic ideology is being used and it does not relate back to their country.0.0 ptsDoes not address democratic ideology.20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly resources10.0 ptsUses both the book and, at least, one outside scholarly source.8.0 ptsUses only the book or a scholarly source.6.0 ptsThe outside source used is not scholarly.0.0 ptsDoes not use the book or scholarly source.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA5.0 ptsAll sources are properly cited and referenced according to APA standards.4.0 ptsSources are either properly cited or referenced, missing one of those elements.3.0 ptsThe citation and/or reference are incorrect.0.0 ptsNo APA format was used.5.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting5.0 ptsPresents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).4.0 ptsPresents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).3.0 ptsPresents information using understandable language but is very disorganized (many errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).0.0 ptsPresents 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).5.0 ptsTotal Points: 80.0PreviousNext