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Criteria
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Exceeds Expectations
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Meets Expectations
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Needs Improvement
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Missing/Unacceptable
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Total:
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Introduction:
10%
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Clearly states the main argument. Clearly outlines & evaluates the effectiveness of
analysis when looking at DTO tactics and international countermeasures – UN
& U.S. (10-8)
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Clearly states main argument but does not propose a solution or new
approach to the topic of how cartels move products and treaty language. (7-4)
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Purpose of the essay is buried, confused and/or unclear. (6-3)
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Introduction is not clear. It
does not lead into the paragraphs that follow. (3-0)
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/10
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Main Argument: Question A
35%
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Clearly demonstrates how
the connections between drug trafficking and the primary routes for each of
the 5 major illicit drugs available in the U.S. Examples are incorporated and research is
sound.
(35-31)
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Variables regarding narcotic routes/methods are present but not
adequately incorporated into the analysis.
Descriptions are present, but lack depth. Examples do not guide the narrative
appropriately.
(30-23)
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Variables are not developed and do not demonstrate the appropriate
relationship between cartel methods and distribution. References are vague with little analysis.
(22-14)
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Concepts are only vaguely addressed.
(13-0)
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/35
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Main Argument: Question B
35%
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Clearly assesses and compares the objectives of the UN drug
control treaties and that of the United States drug laws; including and in
depth analysis regarding the policies and strategies that support the
objectives.
(35-31)
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Variables regarding key points in treaties and drug laws are
identified, however – the analysis does not fully develop the analytical
aspects of the objectives. Policies
are identified, but not analyzed.
(30-23)
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UN drug control treaties are simply identified. Relationships between enforcement and
obstacles are not clearly identified.
References are vague with little analysis.
(22-14)
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Fails to adequately address international controls and strategies
that are in place (13-0)
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/35
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Conclusion:
10%
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Succinctly summarizes main points.
Does not introduce new ideas.
(10-8)
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Conclusion clearly summarizes
the main ideas and/or wraps up the ideas in the essay. (7-4)
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Conclusion attempts to
summarize and/or wrap up ideas in the essay, but does not include enough
detail to conclude. (6-3)
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Conclusion is missing or confusing.
It does not tie up the essay. (3-0)
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/10
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Grammar and Style:
10%
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Contains no spelling or grammatical errors,
scholarly/academic tone is used throughout, reference list only contains
sources referenced in the text, follows Turabian style perfectly,
incorporates smooth transitions.
(10-8)
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Few spelling or grammatical errors, /academic tone is
used, missing few references within the text or on list. Follows Turabian
style consistently with few errors, uses quotes and citations, transitions
are clear but may not be smooth. (7-4)
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Contains spelling or grammar errors, and does not follow Turabian
style. Excessive direct quotes (more than 15%), the author fails to incorporate
references and/or citations, generally lacks transitions. (6-3)
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Failure to apply standard rules for graduate level paper
presentation, grammatical composition, and timeliness.
(3-0)
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/10
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