1. Communicate
clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that
fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
2. Locate, select,
organize, and document
information using appropriate technology and information systems.
3. Analyze,
evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
Assignment Task:
In 3-4 pages (no MORE than 1500 words – you can be over or under by 100 words),
double-spaced, you will express your opinion on a topic of your choice. Your
thoughts and ideas must be reinforced using reliable, authoritative research.
It is expected that you will apply the information literacy strategies. You MUST use MLA or APA citation.
FAILURE TO USE IN TEXT CITATION WILL
RESULT IN AN ACADEMIC ALERT AND A GRADE OF ZERO. You must reference at least 3
reputable sources in your Works Cited/Bibliography page. You must include a Works Cited/Bibliography
page.
Sample
essay topics:
·
Compare and contrast two Federal
political parties. What do the parties stand for? What do you agree with? Disagree with?
·
What are the powers and limitations on the Prime
Minister? Do they lead to “Prime Ministerial Government”?
·
How can young Canadians be encouraged to participate in the political process? What changes need to happen for young
Canadians to become involved and interested in politics?
·
Discuss the barriers women face when entering
politics in Canada. Provide examples.
·
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the
system of equalization payments on Canadian provinces?
·
Indian Act – amend or abolished? Discuss.
·
Should Canada abolish the role of the Governor
General?
·
Abolish the Canadian Senate?
·
Discuss the process of the selecting a Canadian
political party leader.
·
Explain what majority and minority governments
are in Canadian politics.
·
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the electoral
system in Canada.
·
Compare and contrast democracies around the
world.
·
Electoral reform? Should Canada change the way in which we
vote?
Evaluation/Rubric:
Marks
Incomplete (0)
Minimum (1)
Satisfactory (2)
Well Done (3)
Exemplary (4)
Total
PRODUCT
Elements of the final paper
Writer does not take a position
or make an argument about the topic.
Writer’s argument/position on the topic is
unclear.
Writer seems to take a position
or make an argument, but clarity could be improved.
Writer’s argument/position on the topic is
clear.
Writer’s argument/position on the topic is
clear and well-articulated at the beginning of the paper.
/5
Writer’s argument is not supported by
research.
An attempt is made to incorporate research
to support arguments.
Writer incorporates research to support main argument.
Writer incorporates relevant research to
support main argument.
Writer’s argument/position on the topic is effectively
supported by relevant, reliable, authoritative research.
/5
There is no evidence of original thought.
Few original thoughts; report is mostly
quotes, summaries and paraphrasing.
Some original thought, but heavy reliance on
quotes, summaries, and paraphrasing.
Quotes, summaries, and paraphrasing are
used, and report contains significant
original thought.
Writer effectively expresses his/her own
opinion in a creative and original manner, using research to support ideas.
/5
No research sources are incorporated.
One research source is incorporated.
Two research
sources are incorporated.
Three
research sources are incorporated.
Three or more research sources are
effectively incorporated through quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing.
/5
No conclusion is included.
A concluding sentence or paragraph is
included.
Conclusion ties together main points OR closes the argument.
Conclusion ties together some main points
and provides some closure to the argument.
Conclusion ties together main points and
effectively closes the argument.
/5
Paper is not typed.
Paper is typed.
Paper is typed; margins, font and spacing
are appropriate
Paper is typed; margins, font and spacing
are appropriate; thoughts are well organized.
Paper is typed and well formatted.
Presentation, organization, and formatting enhance the content.
/5
Errors in spelling and grammar make thoughts
difficult to follow.
Paper contains frequent spelling and grammar
errors.
Paper contains spelling and grammar errors;
some thoughts are difficult to follow.
Paper contains spelling and grammar errors
and thoughts are easy to follow.
Paper contains few spelling and grammar
errors and thoughts are easy to follow.
/5
Research Essay does not follow the word
count requirement
Research Essay follows the word count
requirement
/5
Marks
Incomplete (0)
Minimum (1)
Satisfactory (2)
Well Done (3)
Exemplary (4)
Total
Citations
Papers based
solely on quotes/ paraphrasing or that use sources without attribution will
be subject to penalties under the College’s Academic Integrity Policy (see
s.2.1 of the Durham College Student Handbook).
Citations are
included, MLA or APA conventions
Sources used
are cited in text and in a
bibliography.
Sources used
are cited in text AND in a bibliography.
All sources
used are cited in text AND in a bibliography.
/5
Citations are consistently formatted.
An attempt is
made to use MLA/APA conventions.
Most citations accurately
follow MLA/APA conventions.
All citations
(in text and in a bibliography) accurately follow MLA/APA conventions.
/5
Professor’s Discretionary Mark – Research Paper is
complete
/5
Total Marks (55)
Grade (20)
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