IMPERIALISM BY GERMANY AND AFRICA

Week 1 Case Study Grading Rubric Week 1 Case Study Grading Rubric CriteriaRatings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength 5.0 pts Meets length requirement 0.0 pts Does not meet length requirement 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent 10.0 pts Paper addresses all aspects of the assignment. 8.5 pts Paper addresses most aspects of the assignment. 7.5 pts Paper addresses some aspects of the assignment. 6.0 pts Paper addresses few aspects of the assignment. 0.0 pts No effort 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis 20.0 pts Throughout the whole work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective. 17.0 pts Throughout most of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective. 15.0 pts Throughout some of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective. 12.0 pts Throughout little of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective. 0.0 pts No effort 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport 20.0 pts Throughout the whole work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support. 17.0 pts

Throughout most of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support. 15.0 pts Throughout some of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support. 12.0 pts Throughout little of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support. 0.0 pts No effort 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage 10.0 pts The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper. 8.5 pts The writing contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text. 7.5 pts The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper. 6.0 pts The writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper. 0.0 pts No effort 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow 10.0 pts The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas. 8.5 pts The writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas. 7.5 pts The writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas. 6.0 pts The writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas. 0.0 pts No effort 10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration 10.0 pts Paper includes reference to a scholarly source and properly integrates the source. 7.0 pts Paper includes reference to a scholarly source but does not properly integrate the source. 0.0 pts Paper does not make reference to a scholarly source. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting 10.0 pts All sources are properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of resource and APA citation reference format. 8.5 pts Most sources are cited in the text and references page. Some minor errors may exist in citation, but it does not interfere with understanding the source of the information. 7.5 pts Most sources are integrated, structured, and cited in the text and references page. Some errors may exist in citation that need to be addressed to clarify the source of information. 6.0 pts Sources are not properly cited in the text/references page. Formatting contains several errors that suggest a lack of understanding of APA format. 0.0 pts Sources are not cited. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Paper Format 5.0 pts Paper is formatted to include all 7 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers. 4.25 pts Paper is formatted to include 6 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers. 3.75 pts Paper is formatted to include 5 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers. 3.0 pts Paper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers. 0.0 pts Paper is formatted to include less than 4 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers. 5.0 pts Total Points: 100.0