Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 9, 10
- Lesson
- Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook)
InstructionsFor this assignment, analyze the space race.
- What did it mean for the U.S. and USSR during the Cold War?
- Is the space program still relevant?
- Is it worth the cost, considering the growing debt?
- How does the space program benefit the U.S. national economy in general?
- How does it benefit the world?
- Is space exploration the domain of the world’s leading nations?
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page
- References page
GradingThis activity will be graded using the W7 Case Study Grading
Rubric
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Course Outcomes (CO): 6, 7, 8
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
Week 7 Case Study Grading Rubric
Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Length |
5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content |
10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis |
20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Support |
20 ptsThroughout the whole work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.17 ptsThroughout most of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.15 ptsThroughout some of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.12 ptsThroughout little of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.0 ptsNo effort | |||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing: Mechanics & Usage |
10 ptsThe writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.8.5 ptsThe 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 ptsThe writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.6 ptsThe writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.0 ptsNo effort | |||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity & Flow |
10 ptsThe writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.8.5 ptsThe writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.7.5 ptsThe writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.6 ptsThe writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.0 ptsNo effort | |||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Source Integration |
10 ptsPaper includes reference to 2 scholarly sources and properly integrates the sources.7 ptsPaper includes reference to 2 scholarly sources but does not properly integrate the sources.0 ptsPaper does not make reference to a scholarly sources. | |||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA: Citation and Reference Formatting |
10 ptsAll sources are properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of resource and APA citation reference format.8.5 ptsMost 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 ptsMost 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 ptsSources are not properly cited in the text/references page. Formatting contains several errors that suggest a lack of understanding of APA format.0 ptsSources are not cited. | |||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Paper Format |
5 ptsPaper is properly formatted in APA style throughout (i.e. title page, spacing, font, in-text citations and references).4 ptsPaper is mostly properly formatted in APA style (i.e. title page, spacing, font, in-text citations and references).3 ptsPaper is somewhat properly formatted in APA style (i.e. title page, spacing, font, in-text citations and references).2 ptsPaper is improperly formatted in APA style throughout.0 ptsNo effort | |||||
Total Points: 100 |