Final paper
This proposal has all the makings of an excellent project. You have identified four events, and have a good understanding of how they have shaped the history of your chosen group.
Looking at your source list, it is clear that you have put in the effort necessary to do scholarly research, although your sources can use a little bit of work, yet your annotations show that you have a good potential understanding of how these sources will support your analysis in the final project.
Your thesis is at a good starting point, you are well on your way to making a strong claim about the history of the group you've chosen.
Overall, everything you have written so far shows me that you will be treating this topic with all the intensity and brevity it deserves, and I look forward to reading the final project!
( 1.22 / 1.39) Thesis and Choice of Group
Proficient - Provides a thesis that addresses the main topic to be researched in the Final Project and chooses one of the four specific groups for the Final Project. The thesis or topic is slightly unclear.
( 2.82 / 3.23) Chooses and Describes Four Events to Be Used in the Final Project
Proficient - Chooses and describes four events to be used in the Final Project, two from 1877 to 1945 and two from 1945 to the present that are relevant to the chosen group and demonstrate change over time. Provides all required information and shows an understanding of the events. The description is slightly underdeveloped.
( 2.39 / 3.70) Annotations of Sources
Below Expectations - Attempts to provide source annotations; however, does not address the manner in which the sources will contribute to the Final Project, and significant details are missing and severely unclear.
( 1.75 / 2.30) Quality of the Sources
Basic - The majority of the academic source materials utilized meet university-level standards. Some of the sources utilized are either commercial websites of dubious academic merit or sources are not relevant to the thesis.
( 0.35 / 0.46) Uses the Worksheet as Directed
Basic - Fills in the worksheet, addresses some parts and provides limited explanations throught. Several parts are unclear.
( 0.46 / 0.46) Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
( 0.35 / 0.46) Written Communication: APA Formatting
Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Overall Score: 9.34 / 12.00
Overall Grade: 9.34
