Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary
Substance Presentation is unclear; a basic understanding of the topic and issues is not evident; explanation is lacking; segments of the required answer are lacking; sources and supporting facts are not utilized; length requirements may not have been met.
Student's initial posting did not meet the length requirement; and/or presentation evidences some confusion concerning topics under discussion; analysis may be lacking and/or elements of the question are not answered; support and references may be lacking.
Student answered/addressed most aspects of the question/topic posed in the Forum; initial posting met length requirement; a basic understanding of relevant concepts/theories is demonstrated; relevant sources were located; minimal or no facts/examples were used in support of presentation.
Student answered/addressed all aspects of the topic/question posed in the Forum; initial posting met length requirement; analysis of concepts and theories clearly demonstrates superior knowledge and a clear understanding of the topic; relevant and scholarly resources were located and used appropriately; facts and examples are used in support of presentation.
Collaboration
Student filed none of the required replies.
Student filed only one of the required replies OR filed the required replies but failed to meet length requirements.
Student filed the minimum number of replies, meeting the length requirements and evidencing an understanding of the issues under discussion and the views of colleagues. Student failed to respond to specific queries posed to him by colleagues or by the Instructor. Student did not take initiative in advancing the discussion throughout the week.
Student filed at least the number of required replies and they met the length requirement; the replies were substantive, thoughtful responses and contributed to the discussion; student exceeded minimum requirements by answering all queries posed to him by others and remained present and actively engaged in the discussion throughout the week; student led the discussion by raising complex issues, connecting concepts, and illuminating the discussion with examples.
Timeliness : Student filed more than two required postings in an untimely manner.
Student filed two required postings in an untimely manner.
Student filed one required posting in an untimely manner.
Student filed all required postings in a timely manner.
Writing: Writing contains several grammatical, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Language lacks clarity or includes some use of jargon and /or conversational tone; sentence structure is awkward.
Student demonstrates consistent and correct use of the rules of grammar usage, punctuation and spelling, with a few errors; there is room for improvement in writing style and organization.
Student demonstrates consistent and correct use of the rules of grammar usage, punctuation, and spelling. Language is clear and precise throughout all submissions. Sentences display consistently strong, varied structure and organization is excellent.
Student demonstrates a quality of writing consistent with scholarly works in the relevant discipline; student is facile in the use of subject-matter vocabulary and terminology consistent with the level of instruction; student applies concepts with ease; writing style and organization are designed to successfully convey the message and the related information to the reader with maximum effect.
Citations (Possible zero points if citations are missing): Citations of reference sources exist; citations apparently correspond to the correct source but do not enable the reader to locate the source. Bluebook format not evident.
Attempts to cite reference sources are made, but the reader has difficulty finding the sources; attempts to use Bluebook format are evident but poorly executed.
Reference sources are cited as necessary, but some components of the citations are missing and/or Bluebook format is faulty in some respects.
Reference sources relied on by the student are cited appropriately and accurately. No writing of others is left without quotation and/or attribution, as appropriate. Bluebook format is used correctly and consistently.
WTO Paper
Assignment Instructions
Prepare a 2-3 page introduction to the World Trade Organization that addresses the following:
1) Where did the WTO come from?
2) What is the intended goal of the WTO?
3) How does the WTO differ from the United Nations?
P.S: Please use at least 4 academic journal or/and books for citation for this assignment.
Citation must be in Bluebook format
P.S: Reference sources relied on by the student is cited appropriately and accurately. No writing of others is left without quotation and/or attribution, as appropriate. Bluebook format is used correctly and consistently.