POL 2222
ESSAY 20%
This is an individual assignment.
Question: DISCUSS the principles that are associated with the political theories of liberalism, capitalism and conservatism.
- Introduction and conclusion 10 Marks
- History on the development of capitalism, liberalism and conservatism 30 Marks
- Biography of Adam Smith and others who contributed to these theories 10 Marks
- Organization 10 Marks
- Grammar and spelling 9 Marks
- References at least 3 sources to be used in text and listed in the reference page.
______6 Marks
Total 75 Marks
Length 1500 – 2000 Words including references
Essay Rubric
| CATEGORY | Exceeds the standard | Meets the standard | Partially meets the standard | Attempted but does not meet the standard | 0 = Not attempted | score |
| Introduction Organization (5) |
There is a well-focused Thesis Statement that introduces the essay and clearly addresses all elements of the writing prompt. | Introduction clearly states the main topic, adequately addressing the writing prompt. | Introduction is somewhat clear, but only partially addresses the writing prompt | Introduction does not address the writing prompt. | No introduction is present | |
| Support for Thesis (Concrete Details) (10) |
Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence and relevant, telling, quality concrete details that give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. All supporting details serve to substantiate the thesis statement. | Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence that is adequately supported by relevant concrete details. Most supporting details serve to substantiate the thesis statement. | Topic sentence is stated in some body paragraphs. Supporting details are relevant, but some key issues are unsupported. Support for the thesis statement is weak. | Topic sentence is weak. Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic. There is a seemingly random collection of information Thesis statement lacks proof. | No topic sentence is present OR no concrete details are present. The paragraph contains no facts, details, or examples. | |
| Commentary (15) |
Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that demonstrate mastery and depth of understanding. | Essay contains, explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that logically supports the concrete details | Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that is weak, incomplete, or partially illogical. | Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that is off topic illogical. | No commentary is present. The paragraph contains no attempt to explain, discuss, analyze, evaluate, compare and/or contrast the factual information (concrete details) it presents. | |
| Conclusion (Organization) (10) |
The conclusion is strong and logical; provides a clear answer to the question, “So what?” |
The conclusion is logical and adequately answers the question, “So what?” | The conclusion is logical, but does not answer the question, “So what?” | Conclusion is illogical. | There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends. | |
| Conventions Grammar, Usage & Sentence Structure Spelling & Punctuation (5) |
The essay contains no errors in grammar, word usage or sentence structure. Essay contains no errors in spelling, capitalization or punctuation |
The essay contains 1 or 2 errors in grammar, word usage or sentence structure. Essay contains 1 or 2 errors in spelling, capitalization or punctuation. |
The essay contains 3 or 4 errors in grammar, word usage or sentence structure. Essay contains 3 or 4 errors in spelling, capitalization or punctuation. |
The essay is readable, but contains 5 or more errors in grammar, word usage or sentence structure. The essay is readable, but contains 5 or more errors in spelling, capitalization or punctuation. |
The essay is unreadable because of errors in grammar, word usage or sentence structure. The essay is unreadable because of errors in spelling capitalization or punctuation. |
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| APA, formatting, referencing etc (5) |
.APA format is used accurately and consistently in the paper and on the “References” page | APA format is used with minor errors | There are frequent errors. A reference page is present but not in APA format | No referencing , format of the document is not recognizable as APA | ||
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