Choose a current conflict in the world where the United States is involved because of its foreign policy. In 1,000-1,250 words, describe the following:
1. Explain the role of the legislative branch while involved in this conflict. Should the legislative branch be more or less involved than it has been?
2. Explain the role of the executive branch while involved in this conflict. Should the executive branch be more or less involved than it has been?
3. Describe how involved the United Nations and other international organizations have been in the conflict. Have these organizations influenced the United States foreign or defense policy in relation to this conflict? How important is it that the United Nations and other international organizations are involved in situations similar to this.
Use three to five scholarly resources to support your explanations.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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Rubric Criteria
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Role of Legislative Branch
18 points
Criteria Description
Explain the role of the legislative branch while involved in this conflict. Should the legislative branch be more or less involved than it has been?
5. Target
18 points
Explanation of the role of the legislative branch while involved in the conflict, including if the legislative branch should be more or less involved than it has been is clear, concise, and makes connections to current research.
4. Acceptable
15.66 points
Explanation of the role of the legislative branch while involved in the conflict, including if the legislative branch should be more or less involved than it has been is present, clear, and makes some connection to research.
3. Approaching
14.22 points
Explanation of the role of the legislative branch while involved in the conflict, including if the legislative branch should be more or less involved than it has been is present.
2. Insufficient
13.32 points
Explanation of the role of the legislative branch while involved in the conflict, including if the legislative branch should be more or less involved than it has been is vague and inconsistent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Explanation of the role of the legislative branch while involved in the conflict, including if the legislative branch should be more or less involved than it has been is missing.
Role of Executive Branch
18 points
Criteria Description
Explain the role of the executive branch while involved in this conflict. Should the executive branch be more or less involved than it has been?
5. Target
18 points
Explanation of the role of the executive branch while involved in the conflict, including if the executive branch should be more or less involved than it has been is clear, concise, and makes connections to current research.
4. Acceptable
15.66 points
Explanation of the role of the executive branch while involved in the conflict, including if the executive branch should be more or less involved than it has been is present, clear, and makes some connection to research.
3. Approaching
14.22 points
Explanation of the role of the executive branch while involved in the conflict, including if the executive branch should be more or less involved than it has been is present.
2. Insufficient
13.32 points
Explanation of the role of the executive branch while involved in the conflict, including if the executive branch should be more or less involved than it has been is vague and inconsistent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Explanation of the role of the executive branch while involved in the conflict, including if the executive branch should be more or less involved than it has been is missing.
United Nations
27 points
Criteria Description
Describe how involved the United Nations and other international organizations have been in the conflict. Include how these organizations influenced the United States foreign or defense policy in relation to this conflict and how important it is that the United Nations and other international organizations are involved in situations similar to this.
5. Target
27 points
Description of how involved the United Nations and other international organizations have been in the conflict, including how the organizations influenced the United States foreign or defense policy in relation to the conflict and how important it is that the United Nations and other international organizations are involved in similar situations are clear, concise, and makes connections to current research.
4. Acceptable
23.49 points
Description of how involved the United Nations and other international organizations have been in the conflict, including how the organizations influenced the United States foreign or defense policy in relation to the conflict and how important it is that the United Nations and other international organizations are involved in similar situations are present, clear, and makes some connection to research.
3. Approaching
21.33 points
Description of how involved the United Nations and other international organizations have been in the conflict, including how the organizations influenced the United States foreign or defense policy in relation to the conflict and how important it is that the United Nations and other international organizations are involved in similar situations are present.
2. Insufficient
19.98 points
Description of how involved the United Nations and other international organizations have been in the conflict, including how the organizations influenced the United States foreign or defense policy in relation to the conflict and how important it is that the United Nations and other international organizations are involved in similar situations are vague and inconsistent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Description of how involved the United Nations and other international organizations have been in the conflict, including how the organizations influenced the United States foreign or defense policy in relation to the conflict and how important it is that the United Nations and other international organizations are involved in similar situations are missing.
Thesis Development
6.3 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target
6.3 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable
5.48 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.
3. Approaching
4.98 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.
2. Insufficient
4.66 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.
Development, Structure, and Conclusion
7.2 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.
5. Target
7.2 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable
6.26 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
3. Approaching
5.69 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient
5.33 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
Evidence
4.5 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
5. Target
4.5 points
Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.
4. Acceptable
3.92 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.
3. Approaching
3.56 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
2. Insufficient
3.33 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.
Mechanics of Writing
4.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target
4.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
3.92 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching
3.56 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient
3.33 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
Format/Documentation
4.5 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target
4.5 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.
4. Acceptable
3.92 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching
3.56 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient
3.33 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
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