Corruption in Mexico's Government is the theme/ Cartels influenceDiversity & EthicsCultural perspectives & inequities (1,000-1,200 words)Analyze competing entities including disenfranchised/vulnerable

15.0 pts

A: The work’s thesis, research question, or problem statement is original, completely developed, clearly articulated, and smoothly unites the content.

14.0 pts

A: The work’s thesis, research question, or problem statement is original, thoroughly developed, and reinforced consistently throughout the paper.

12.0 pts

B: The work’s thesis, research question, or problem statement is original and mostly developed, consistently used throughout the work.

10.0 pts

C: The work’s thesis, research question, or problem statement is acceptable but of limited originality, occasionally used in the rest of the work.

8.0 pts

D: The work’s thesis, research question, or problem statement is difficult to identify, unoriginal, and/or is not reinforced consistently throughout the paper.

4.0 pts

F: The work has no discernable thesis, research question, or problem statement.

0.0 pts

F: No submission.

30.0 pts

A: The work uses an excellent selection of evidence from quality peer-reviewed sources that fully support all the parameters of the assignment in both quantity and quality. The result is a superior unified presentation of the contemporary research clearly related to the thesis, research question, or problem statement.

28.0 pts

A: The work uses a thoughtful selection of peer reviewed sources that fully support the assignment tasks in both quantity and quality and present a comprehensive, well developed overview of relevant contemporary research clearly related to the thesis, research question, or problem statement.

25.0 pts

B: The work uses a selection of peer-reviewed sources that is appropriate to the assignment in both quantity and quality. The selection presents a complete overview of relevant contemporary research related to the thesis, research question, or problem statement.

23.0 pts

C: The work uses a selection of sources that meets some expectations for the assignment in either quantity and/or quality. The selection presents an adequate overview of relevant contemporary research related to the thesis, research question, or problem statement. Some sources are not appropriate.

21.0 pts

D: The work exhibits limited success in selecting sources. It struggles to meet the assignment specifications in either quantity and/or quality and rarely supports the thesis, research question, or problem statement. Sources used are not contemporary, not peer-reviewed, or present a biased perspective without academic merit.

15.0 pts

F: The work contains no sources, or sources do not meet the quality and/or quantity requirements for the assignment, and do not support the thesis, research question, or problem statement. Sources include popular sources without academic merit.

0.0 pts

F: No submission.

25.0 pts

A: The work is built around an original, well-constructed evaluation and synthesis or arguments, meeting all expectations. Paraphrasing clearly evident; context is artfully presented. Quotations limited to most compelling points (<5% of word count); summary used sparingly.

24.0 pts

A: The work demonstrates application of evaluation and synthesis or arguments in a thorough, original, and well-reasoned presentation. Paraphrasing clearly evident with minimal use of succinct quotations (<5% of word count); summary used effectively to transition through arguments.

23.0 pts

B: The work demonstrates the consistent use of original evaluation and synthesis of arguments at an acceptable level. Arguments effectively paraphrased with clear synthesis of conclusions; quotations are succinct and limited to compelling content (<5% of word count) and summary is used effectively in internal transitions.

21.0 pts

C: The work inconsistently demonstrates some efforts at original evaluation and synthesis of arguments. Quotations effectively used (<10% of word count) with appropriate context provided; nearly all quotations are brief phrases or short sentences; no block quotes included. Summary used as internal transitions to draw connections; paraphrasing effectively integrated.

20.0 pts

D: The work demonstrates a basic, simplistic attempt at original evaluation and synthesis of arguments. Excessive reliance on quotations (>10% of word count) or use of block quotes with minimal context provided; reliance on summary of individual sources without drawing connections; minimal use of paraphrasing.

15.0 pts

F: The work demonstrates a complete lack of any analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of arguments, and/or the ideas are not original.

0.0 pts

F: No submission.

20.0 pts

A: The work is built around a clearly identifiable structure and organization, which brings a better understanding for the reader with a fully articulated introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions are smooth and fully support the thesis, research question, or problem statement.

18.0 pts

A: The work follows an easily identifiable structure and organization, with a clearly articulated introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions are appropriate and all link to the thesis, research question, or problem statement. Sources are effectively used to illustrate prominent findings.

15.0 pts

B: The work is well structured and organized, with an adequate introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions often link to the thesis, research question, or problem statement. Sources are clearly integrated, not just treated one at a time.

12.0 pts

C: The work shows an acceptable structure and organization, with an identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions are somewhat related to the thesis, research question, or problem statement. Treatment of sources shows evidence of use of a literature review matrix or similar tool.

9.0 pts

D: The work shows a basic attempt to organize the material, struggling to differentiate the introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions often show little or no relationship to the thesis, research question, or problem statement. Body of paper disorganized in places.

5.0 pts

F: The work shows no obvious organization, lacking a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions are absent. The work is structured like an annotated bibliography.

0.0 pts

F: No submission.

10.0 pts

A: No errors in grammar, spelling or syntax throughout the entire document; meets length requirements. Uses the required formatting style for all citations and provides accurate and complete references.

9.0 pts

A: Essentially, no significant errors in grammar, spelling or syntax throughout the entire document; meets length requirements. Uses the required formatting style for all citations and references.

8.0 pts

B: No extensive errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax; meets length requirements. Uses the required formatting style correctly for most citations and references.

6.0 pts

C: Some errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax; meets length requirements. Contains some errors in formatting style for all citations and/or references.

5.0 pts

D: Errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax on most pages. Does not adhere to length requirements. Does not use the required formatting style for citations and/or references.

4.0 pts

F: Significant number of errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax per page. Does not adhere to length requirements. Does not use the required formatting style for citations and/or references.

0.0 pts

F: No submission.