Category: Political science

Please see attached for the essay questions and instructions. See below for the rubric.
Thank you
Analysis Paper Rubrics
Analysis Paper Rubrics
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1. How do you think these two issues can get to the decision-making table? (Agenda-Setting)
15 to >10.0 pts
Full Marks
A good answer will include at least 4 possible ways by which the issues will get to the decision-making table of the Mayor.
10 to >5.0 pts
Good
This means you provided a maximum of 3 possible ways that the issue will get to the decision-making stage or the Mayor.
5 to >0.0 pts
Below Average
You provided less than 3 options or ways.
0 pts
No Marks
No answer or a deviation from the question.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2.What policy option will you go for as the Mayor?
5 pts
Full Marks
You do not need to explain at this stage. Straight forward answer is expected.
0 pts
No Marks
No answer or a deviation from the question.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3. Why did you choose the option above?
20 to >12.0 pts
Full Marks
A good answer will incorporate the theories we have learned so far.
12 to >4.0 pts
Good
This means you provided or explained your points based on a couple of theories or concepts. Probably just 2 concepts.
4 to >0.0 pts
Not Good
You did not include any concept in your definitions or explanations.
0 pts
No Marks
No answer or a deviation from the question.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4. Who are the likely institutional actors that will be involved in this issue?
10 to >8.0 pts
Full Marks
At least 2 actors have been listed and their roles have been discussed briefly.
8 to >5.0 pts
Good
At least 1 actor has been listed and their roles have been discussed briefly.
5 to >2.0 pts
Below Average
You provided at least two actors but no discussion on their roles.
2 to >0 pts
No Marks
No answer or a deviation from the question.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5. Who are the likely non-institutional actors that may be involved in this issue?
10 to >8.0 pts
Full Marks
At least 2 actors have been listed and their roles have been discussed briefly.
8 to >5.0 pts
Good
At least 1 actor has been listed and their roles have been discussed briefly.
5 to >2.0 pts
Below Average
You provided at least two actors but no discussion on their roles.
2 to >0 pts
No Marks
No answer or a deviation from the question.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome6. Assuming you are a Republican/Democrat, what factors would you consider in deciding on this matter? Choose one ideology
20 to >12.0 pts
Full Marks
A good answer will incorporate the theories we have learned so far. Your understanding of the principles or ideologies of your chosen party must also show in your answer.
12 to >4.0 pts
Good
This means you provided or explained your points based on a couple of theories or concepts. Probably just 2 concepts. Your understanding of the principles or ideologies of your chosen party is not very concise.
4 to >0.0 pts
Not Good
You did not include any concept in your definitions or explanations. You do not probably understand the principles or ideologies of your chosen party.
0 pts
No Marks
No answer or a deviation from the question.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome7.What elements of policy-making will you consider?
10 to >7.0 pts
Full Marks
All possible elements have been discussed or stated.
7 to >1.0 pts
Average
Some elements have been discussed.
1 to >0 pts
No Marks
No answer or a deviation from the question.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome8. Do you think the City council will approve your policy choice?
10 to >7.0 pts
Full Marks
You have shown that it is politically feasible.
7 to >3.0 pts
Good
You have been able to defend your view even though it might not be politically feasible.
3 to >0 pts
No Marks
No answer or a deviation from the question.
10 pts
Total Points: 100

Your essay must include a title page containing your name, POLS 2302, Written
Assignment (with an essay title), semester, and the date of your submission of the
assignment through Safe Assign. (The title page is not included as a numbered page and
your essay should meet the page number requirement exclusive of the cover page and the
Works Cited or Bibliography page.) Failure to include a title/cover page, in-text
citations of sources, and a Works Cited page will result in an automatic score of a zero
on the written assignment.
 The written assignment must be uploaded as ONE document (title page, essay, works
cited should all be in the same document). Students can find the link to submit their
written assignment by clicking the “Written Assignment” folder in the course
Blackboard. Students may not submit the assignment via email. Students may not cut and
paste essays into the assignment window – the assignment must be uploaded as a Word
document and must be submitted as one file attachment. Do not upload more than one
written assignment document. The system will only allow you to select and submit one
file, so make sure that file is the combined cover page, paper, and bibliography.
Assignments uploaded in any format other than Word.doc, such as PDF, RTF, ZIP, etc.,
will automatically receive an overall assignment score of zero. Assignments submitted
only via email will automatically receive a zero as will assignments submitted outside of
Safe Assign. In summary, you must submit your paper:
1. As one complete paper (no separate submissions of title pages or bibliographies).
2. In Word format (no zip files, PDF, RTF, or other forms of submission).
3. As an uploaded document from your computer; with the box checked for your
agreement to submit your paper to the Global Reference database.
4. Your written assignment is due NO LATER than 11:59 p.m., June 23, 2024.
Absolutely NO later paper submissions will be accepted.
You should note that the SafeAssign assignment folder closes precisely at 11:59 p.m. Submissions
submitted at 11:59.1 will be rejected by the system, registered as a late submission, and result in an
assignment score of zero.
The written assignment will be used to access the Critical Thinking and Communication Skills
Learning Outcome core curriculum requirements of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
(THECB). A copy of the assessment rubric designed to satisfy THECB requirements is provided by
clicking on the assignment in Blackboard. Once you click on the actual assignment, you will be able to
review the rubric. The rubric used to grade the assignment is based on a 100-point scale. The rubric can
be found under the “Resources” folder in Blackboard.
Write a three-to-five-page essay containing the following:
1. An introductory paragraph. Your introductory paragraph should introduce three distinct topics
you found most interesting this semester, and a statement about a contemporary political problem and
solution you will be discussing at the conclusion of the paper.
2. Body of the paper. The three topics you identify and discuss must be distinct (civil rights, civil
liberties, federalism, etc.). You may not discuss topics covered in POLS 2301 (i.e., the media, parties,
interest groups, elections), or any material contained in Module 4 (Texas Constitution and government).
One of the three distinct topics you discuss must be one of the three branches of U. S. government
(legislative, executive, judicial). The contemporary political problem and solution you present may but is
not required to be related to material specifically covered in POLS 2302.
3. Citations and specific academic information gained from the course must be provided in both
the body of the text and in the Works Cited section at the conclusion of the paper. Note that your three
subject areas must be distinct. In other words, you cannot write on three cases studied in civil rights.
Rather, one topic may be civil rights and various cases examined in the subject area may be used to
communicate your knowledge of the topic.
An example of a proper in-text citation is: (Davis, p. 18, 2017). An example of a proper citation
in your Works Cited page:
Davis, Terri and James P. Nelson, The Texas Constitution: The People, History, and Government of the
Lone Star State, Lamar Literary Press, 2017.
An example of a proper in-text citation of a course video or course lecture is: (Davis,
“Federalism,” 2024). An example of a proper citation in your Works Cited page:
Davis, Terri, “Federalism,” Lamar University, Spring 2024.
If you are using internet citations, you must include the FULL URL, title, author (if available) and
access date. Example of in-text citation: Brown v. Board of Education (1954). Example of Works Cited
citation: Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U. S. 483 (1954), https://www.oyez.org/cases/1940-
1955/347us483 (accessed date).
NOTE: All Supreme Court case names must be italicized or underlined in the body of your paper
and in Works Cited.
4. Identify a contemporary political problem and construct and communicate a solution to the
problem you identify. Make sure to develop and express your solution in the form of an argument that is
supported by well-documented and properly cited facts and data.
5. Additional Information:
 A good paper will have at least 3-5 scholarly sources in addition to the course
textbook(s) and course videos. Well-written papers tend to rely on cited course materials
to discuss the three required topics and outside scholarly journals and government
websites when discussing the identified contemporary problem/solution. Papers that do
not include in-text citations of sources and/or a Works Cited section will receive an
automatic grade of zero and recorded as plagiarized.
 Correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, complete sentences, and citation of your
sources is required. Include textbook readings with page numbers (or chapter headings
and subheadings for digital textbooks without page numbers) and textbook citation;
lectures or video instruction (title and presenter/author of the video); and outside
scholarly research must be included in your assignment.
 Wikipedia, encyclopedias, dictionaries, SparkNotes, and other similar sources are not
allowed and will result in an assignment score of zero (see below). Failure to submit the
assignment by the deadline will result in a grade of zero for the overall written
assignment grade. Failure to provide a cover page, in-text citations, and Works Cited will
result in an overall assignment score of zero.
 The paper must be a minimum of three complete pages. A score of zero will be recorded
for papers submitted with less than three complete pages. A partial third page, regardless
of length, does not constitute a full, complete page.
 Make sure to double space throughout the paper, including between paragraphs, and to
use 12-point font. The professor will re-paginate papers submitted without proper double
spacing and 12-point font to determine if the paper meets the assignment page
requirements. An automatic deduction of 15 points will be assigned if the professor is
required to repaginate a paper.
Your written assignment should be typed and double spaced with 12-point font and one-inch margins
top, bottom, and side. Political Science as a field has adopted the APSA Manual of Style; however, you
are free to use the citation style adopted by your major department or the style used in your English
composition courses (MLA or other style). Regardless of citation style, all sources must be properly,
thoroughly, and consistently cited. When citing a URL, you must have the full URL, title, author, date of
publication, and access date. Careful attention to grammar, spelling, and the mechanics of presentation is
expected. Wikipedia is not a reliable source of information. Any citation of Wikipedia, Dictionary.com
(or any Dictionary related website), E-Encyclopedia (or any Encyclopedia website), american-
historama.org, Ask.com, bensguide.gpo.gov, biography.com, Cliff Notes,
Collegeamericangovernment.org, ConstitutionalCenter.org, Constitutionfacts.com,
Constitutionlaws.com, Constitutionus.com, Constitutionweekusa.com, gunlaws.com, history.com,
judiciallearningcenter.org, infoplease.com, legaldictionary.net, legallanguage.com,
nationalparalegal.edu, presidentialsystem.org, procon.org, Quimbee.com, quotationspage.com,
Reference.com, scholastic.com, Shmoop.com, Socialstudieshelp.com, Softschools.com, Spark Notes,
Study.com, thepoliticalguide.com, thoughtco.com, totallyhistory.com, USA.gov, USconstitution.net,
UShistory.org, UShistoryscene.com, USlegal.com, The Bible, Vocabulary.com, youtube.com, Major
Motion Pictures/Netflix Shows or TV series, Book Reviews, or anything similar in a term paper or
other assignment in this course will result in an automatic score of 0 (zero) on the assignment.
Scholarly resources would include journal articles, books, and news organization websites.
Scholarly sources are required for this paper, and you need to cite 3-5 scholarly sources in
addition to your textbook and lectures. The information gained through scholarly sources must
support the points made and discussed in your paper.
Carefully read the Course Management Policies, “Academic Honesty Statement” for additional
guidelines for your written assignments. Any cut and paste, plagiarized, or Wiki cited posts or papers
will result in an automatic grade of zero for the overall assignment and possible expulsion from the course
and Lamar University. NO late papers will be accepted, this includes papers posted a second or more
late. Students have ONLY one chance to upload papers to Safe Assign and the version that is uploaded is
the version that will be graded.
The term written assignment scores for students will be posted to the course Blackboard gradebook
after the student has completed and submitted all four required course examinations.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
TOPICS: Federalism, checks and balances and the Judicial Branch

the academic essay should be around 1080-1100 words. the structure is simple, the introduction must include the thesis statement. the body should have 3 arguments (3 paragraphs) and each argument supporting the thesis statement should have its own paragraph. The 3 pagraphs of the arguments must start with topic sentence introducing the argument and the every argument paragraph must end with the reastetment of the thesis statement.
, the conclusion must recconect all of the arguments and the thesis statement. I am attaching an essay with the structure i want so you have a clear idea of what i mean with the above. I am also attaching the manual where all the information about the requirements of this essay is located,specifically in page 32, 59.

– The introductory section of the paper should include an overview of the problem/issue/idea that
you are discussing and include a clear thesis statement. A thesis statement is not a statement of
the topic of the paper of a summary of the issue you are addressing. Rather, it is a statement of
the argument that you are making in the paper, of the claim you are making. The rest of the
paper should be organized around the goal of supporting this argument or claim.
– The body of the paper will be organized differently depending on your topic. Make sure the
sections and ideas flow logically from point to point, and serve to help build an argument to
support your thesis. In most cases, the use of sub-titles will help you organize your analysis and
argument, and help the reader understand where your discussion is going.
– Sources, especially peer-reviewed and scholarly sources, should be used to support your claims.
Don’t be afraid of using direct quotations – they shouldn’t be very long, but they can really help
you support the argument that you are making.
– If there is an argument out there that is different or contrasting with yours, make sure to present
it and to explain why your analysis/interpretation best fits the facts and theory.
– The paper should conclude with a clear conclusion that effectively summarizes your argument
and its importance, and a properly formatted bibliography.
– Your analysis in the paper should draw on the relevant course material – concepts, theories,
arguments, etc. The course material is meant to provide a set of frameworks helpful in thinking
about any contemporary issue related to world order and globalization
The topic of this research paper is whether globalization has made traditional theories of politics obsolete.

Part I- Discuss Insights
from Lecture, Video Lecture or Discussion Session
You will write this as a
mini essay, keep the following instructions in mind
when writing:
1.   
For this component, identify and discuss an issue discussed
in lectures or discussion sessions that you have access to or have heard
prior to the due date. For this section you can use any lecture or discussion
session that you have access to or have heard prior to the due date.
2.   
Once you have decided what lecture or discussion session
you are going to use, identify and critically engage with one idea/concept/issue
noted in that lecture or discussion session that attracted interest. In a
scholarly manner explain why it is important. Anything we discuss that piques your
interest can be used for this part of the assignment it all depends on the topics we
discuss.
3.   
Ensure you have a clear thesis and supporting arguments.
Refer to the
Assignment Evaluation Considerations section of this
syllabus. It is important to critically engage with the ideas in a scholarly manner.
You should have a thesis, prove your thesis, and include reference to one or
two other scholarly works.
I have provided the lecture videos. 
400 words for Part I

What are the main empirical findings about how globalization affects the distribution of income within countries?
Globalization and Inequality PDF pg.46 start from paragraph title 
“An Empirical Investigation of Globalization and Inequality”

Refer to readings 
Works cited
EVIDENCE LOG #11
Chapter 10 – Post-Communist Countries
If the country you have chosen to study this term is NOT currently a communist or post-communist country, you will need to choose ANY other country in the world that fits the criteria for these types of countries.
Please complete the Evidence Log below. 
The definition/explanation column should include properly cited references to the textbook. The application column should include information about your chosen country and include properly cited references to independently researched sources. Please also include a works cited notation at the bottom of the page, listing the textbook and all other sources you consult.
CONCEPT
DEFINITIONS/EXPLANATIONS
Find supporting evidence in the TEXTBOOK to answer the question/define the terms. 
Please include direct quotations from the textbook in each box along with your own analysis or explanation of what the term means.
NO outside sources may be used in this column. 
Points will be taken off if the textbook is not used and/or if other sources are used.
APPLICATION
Apply the concept/term you defined in the previous column to the country you chose to focus on this term. 
Please include direct quotations in each box, along with source citations for the sources used. This column requires independent research! 
You MUST use outside sources in this column. Points will be taken off if there is no evidence of independent research. 
Feel free to use the Sources and References page provided in Canvas.
POLITICAL TRANSITIONS
What political challenges do countries transitioning from Communism to a Post-Communist regime commonly face?
Evaluate the political transition of the Communist/Post-Communist country you chose to use for this assignment. 
(Please use the Freedom House data in your evaluation).
ECONOMIC TRANSITIONS
What economic challenges do countries transitioning from Communism to a Post-Communist regime commonly face?
Evaluate the country’s economic transition, using GDP/capita and Corruption, as in Table 9.4. 
(Please use World Bank GDP data and Transparency International Corruption rankings. 
Note: the Corruption Index was created in 1993, and therefore data isn’t available for the Communist era of these states.)
SOCIETAL TRANSITIONS
What social challenges do countries transitioning from Communism to a Post-Communist regime commonly face?
Evaluate the country’s social transition, using either the Global Gender Gap Index (data on page 9) OR the LGBT Global Acceptance Index (data begins on page 30.

Write a 500 word essay — Pick one of the Bill of Rights and show the Constitutional limits of this amendment.  Complete and save your essay in your word processor (Microsoft Word, WordPerfect etc).  Remember to do a spelling and grammar check. It is always a good idea to have a proof reader check your work as well.
When submitting the essay, place the question in your word processor and answer the question. Spell check, grammar check and proof-read your assignment, and then upload your assignment. Post discussions to the discussion board and do not send via email. All other work is sent as email attachments.
Remember, it is your responsibility to save a copy of all of your work.
ESSAY GUIDELINES:
There are TWO essays due for this course – each worth 20% OF YOUR TOTAL GRADE! The First essay is assigned in Week 3 and the Second essay is assigned in Week 7. The essays MUST be a minimum of 500 words and are graded on content, structure, grammar, and originality. I expect an introduction, body, and conclusion. You must cover both sides of the topic or the Pros and Cons. PLAGIARISM is strictly forbidden and will be checked on TURNITIN.COM – DO NOT make that mistake! You may work ahead so don’t wait until the last minute to submit your essays. Essays submitted late will be given consideration for partial credit.

This week, you have reflected on liberties and freedom. Describe one environmental risk to public health. What role should the government play within this context? Based on the Bill of Rights, how can citizens regulate environmental health risks? 

In your paper, you will be asked to summarize what are the guiding questions related to the
topic, what the findings of the scientists are, and what is the consensus if there is one or the controversy if
there is no consensus. At the end of the paper, you will reflect on how this research has changed or
confirmed what you knew or thought you knew about the topic. Papers are expected to be 10pages, 12pt
font double-spaced in times new roman.   
Topic: Mass Media’s Influence on American Politics and Public Opinion