Current Event – Free and Fair Trade or Budgetary Issue

 

Order Number			45471455714
Type of Paper			Essay
Writer Classification Level			Undergraduate
Style of Writing			MLA/APA/CHICAGO/
Sources and References			5
Number of Pages			4
Paper Instructions Description Instructions For this assignment, respond to one of the following options: Option 1: Find a recent article (less than one month old) from a reputable news source concerning a Free and Fair Trade issue between at least two countries. Summarize the article. What is the issue? Explain why this issue is important to the global community. Evaluate the source. What is your opinion? Option 2: Find a recent article (less than one month old) from a reputable news source concerning a proposed budgetary change. Summarize the article. What is the issue? Explain who is affected most from the change? Evaluate the source. What is your opinion? Writing Requirements (APA format). Refer to the APA manual. Length: 3 full pages (not including the title or references page) 1-inch margins Double-Spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title and Reference page required APA cite article with link Scan copy of article required Grading This activity will be graded based on the Assignment Grading Rubric. Course Outcomes (CO): 5 Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday Rubric POLI330 Week 6 Economic Policy Grading Rubric (100 pts) POLI330 Week 6 Economic Policy Grading Rubric (100 pts) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Identifies local news article 5.0 pts The student uses a relevant and timely news article. 4.0 pts The student provides a relevant article, but it is not timely. 3.0 pts The student did not identify relevant article. 2.0 pts The student did not identify a relevant or timely article. 0.0 pts No effort 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Summarization 25.0 pts The student describes the main points clearly. 22.0 pts The student summarizes most of the main points accurately, but has some misunderstanding and may need to re-read the article. 19.0 pts The student’s description of main points is not clear or is not thorough. 15.0 pts The student failed to summarize important information. 0.0 pts No effort 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Identifies How Affected Option 1: Explain why this issue is important to the global community. Option 2: Explain who benefits and who might be negatively affected most from the change. 25.0 pts The student identifies how the issue relates to the nations involved in the global community accurately and in detail. OR The student identifies who benefits and who is affected negatively the most with accuracy and in detail. 22.0 pts The student identifies how the issue relates to the nations involved accurately. OR The student identifies who benefits and who is affected negatively the most with accuracy. 19.0 pts The student provides some reasoning, but is not clear in explanation. 12.0 pts The student does not adequately address an issue and its importance. OR The student does not adequately address who benefits and who is might be most negatively affected from change. 0.0 pts No effort 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Source Evaluation 15.0 pts The student accurately evaluates the source. 13.0 pts The student mostly accurately evaluates the source 11.0 pts The student somewhat accurately evaluates the source. 9.0 pts The student inaccurately evaluates the source. 0.0 pts No effort 15.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Your opinon 10.0 pts The student provides an opinion based on solid evidence and reasoning. 8.0 pts The student provides an opinion based mostly on solid evidence and reasoning. 7.0 pts Student provides a reasonable opinion. 5.0 pts The student provides an opinion that is refuted by facts. 0.0 pts No effort 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA: Citation and Reference Formatting 5.0 pts Source is properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery APA format. 4.0 pts Source is cited in the text and reference page. Some minor errors may exist in citation, but it does not interfere with understanding the source of the information. 3.0 pts Source is cited in the text and reference pazge. Some errors may exist in citation that need to be addressed to clarify the source of information. 2.0 pts Major errors in citation. Proper citation is missing from either within the text or on the references pages. 0.0 pts No effort 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing 15.0 pts The student presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 13.0 pts The student presents information using understandable language, but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 11.0 pts The student presents information using understandable language but is very disorganized (many errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 9.0 pts The student presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation). 0.0 pts No effort 15.0 pts Total Points: 100.0 Previous Next
	Distinguished (100%)	Proficient (85%)		Basic (70%)	Below Expectations (50%)	Non-Performance (0%)
Thesis Statement	Raises the strongest   objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.		Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.	The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Counter Argument	Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.		Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.	The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Conclusion	Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.	Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.		Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.	Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay; however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.	The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing	Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.	Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.		Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.	Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics	– 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.	Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand		Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.	Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Required Formatting	Accurately uses required formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.	Exhibits required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.		Exhibits limited knowledge of required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all requirements.	Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of required formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as required style.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement	The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.	The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.		The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.	The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement	Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.	Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.		Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.	Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.