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The impact of immigration on the national economy. Research the…
The impact of immigration on the national economy.
Research the key components of a given issue
Specific:
At least 5 sources of information
Typed, 12 font, double spaced, Times New- Roman, standard margins
Discuss the importance of your issue to the nation as a whole
Describe a case study or an example which indicates that this issue impacts real people
Connect the issue to at least two concepts from the Macroeconomics – Curriculum
Explain how the theory could be applied to the current economic condition of the Country.
Rubric
Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment of Ideas
20.0 pts
Exemplary
Response fully and completely answers the question and makes a strong argument. Displays an ability to apply concepts. Does not refer to irrelevant content. Gives compelling evidence demonstrating why requested information is relevant.
15.0 pts
Average
Response does not completely answer the question. Includes a significant amount of irrelevant or unfocused content and does not adequately explain why certain factors are important or what optimal conditions would entail.
10.0 pts
Fair
Response does not completely answer the question. Includes a significant amount of irrelevant or unfocused content and does not adequately explain why certain factors are important or what optimal conditions would entail.
5.0 pts
Poor
Response does not respond coherently or fully to the question. The response demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of the question.
0.0 pts
No Mark
No answer was provided
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
20.0 pts
Exemplary
Organization is clear and helps the reader understand the respondent’s point of view. Transitions connect concepts and guide the reader. Contains an effective introduction and conclusion.
15.0 pts
Average
Organization helps the reader understand the respondent’s point of view. Transitions connect some concepts. Contains an appropriate introduction and conclusion.
10.0 pts
Fair
A lack of organization interferes with the reader’s understanding of the respondent’s point of view. Response has few transitions that would help the reader follow the essay. Either the introduction or the conclusion or both are ineffective.
5.0 pts
Poor
A lack of organization profoundly interferes with the reader’s understanding of the respondent’s point of view. Response lacks transitions that would help the reader follow the essay. Both the introduction and the conclusion are absent or ineffective.
0.0 pts
No Mark
No answer was provided
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConventions
20.0 pts
Exemplary
Response does not contain a significant number of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or word choice. Errors do not interfere with the reader’s understanding. Response demonstrates variety in sentence structure. Demonstrates sophistication and skill with a wide variety of conventions.
15.0 pts
Average
Response contains a significant but not excessive number of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or word choice. Most errors do not interfere with the reader’s understanding. Response demonstrates some variety in sentence structure. Demonstrates control over basic but not complex conventions.
10.0 pts
Fair
Response contains a substantial number of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or word choice. Many errors interfere with the reader’s understanding. Response demonstrates little to no variety in sentence structure. Demonstrates minimal control over basic conventions.
5.0 pts
Poor
Response contains a large number of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or word choice. Many errors interfere with the reader’s understanding. Response demonstrates little to no variety in sentence structure. Demonstrates a lack of control over basic conventions.
0.0 pts
No Mark
No answer was provided
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus and Coherence
20.0 pts
Exemplary
Through a combination of logic, examples, and illustrative language, response persuasively supports its conclusions. Arguments are logically sound. Facts cited are relevant and effectively support the author’s point of view. Conclusions are clear and precise.
15.0 pts
Average
Through a combination of logic, examples, and illustrative language, response supports its conclusions. The logic behind the argument is generally sound. Facts cited are relevant and support the author’s point of view. Conclusions are clear.
10.0 pts
Fair
Through a combination of logic, examples, and illustrative language, response provides some support of its conclusions. There is evidence of logic behind the arguments, but the logic may be suspect. Response cites facts, but the relevance of these facts is not always clear and/or they do not clearly support the author’s point of view. Conclusions are often unclear.
5.0 pts
Poor
Response provides no significant justification for its conclusions. Logic, relevant facts, and conclusions are absent, inconsistent, and/or ineffective. Conclusions are unclear.
0.0 pts
No Mark
No answer was provided
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources and Citation
20.0 pts
Exlempary
Evidence is used from a wide range of sources, including lectures and course readings. When required, also consulted scholarly books, websites, journal articles, etc. All evidence is properly cited in footnotes or endnotes.
15.0 pts
Average
Provides necessary evidence to convince reader of most aspects of the main argument but not all. The importance/ relevance of some evidence presented may not be totally clear. Reader must make a few mental leaps or do some additional research to fully accept all aspects of main argument. All evidence is cited in footnotes or endnotes, but there are some minor problems with completeness or format of some citations.
10.0 pts
Fair
Not enough evidence is provided to support author’s argument, or evidence is incomplete, incorrect, or oversimplified. Information from lectures and readings is not effectively used. Some pieces are unreferenced or inaccurately referenced, and there are problems with completeness and format of citations.
5.0 pts
Poor
Either no evidence is provided, or there are numerous factual mistakes, omissions or oversimplifications. There is little or no mention of information from lectures and readings. No attempt is made to cite evidence if citation is there it is incomplete.
0.0 pts
No Marks
No Answer provided
20.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
