The 1990’s is often deemed a lost decade in popular commentry as well a scholarly assessment of recent Japanese history. What is the historical basis of such negative portraiture? Do you discern any counter argument?
Rubric:
Introduction and a thesis statement – Does the introduction set the stage effectively? Does it adequately address the entire question? Is the thesis clear and thoughtful? (3 points)
Analysis – How rich is the content? Does the discussion show understanding of the issues? Is it mere summary or is there an effort to subject the material to a critical analysis? (10 points)
Use of evidence – How well does the essay draw on evidence to develop the arguments? Is the evidence substantial, adequate, or limited? (5 points)
Organization – Does the essay have a clear structure? Are different parts logically and tightly woven together? (3 points)
Mechanics – grammar, style, punctuation, use of paragraphs, double space, proper format for citations, etc. (4 points)
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