Political Science Question

Political Science Test 3 The essay should be 750 words and use at least six (6) scholarly sources. Address the following essay: Through the U.S. systems of checks & balances and separation of powers, how is policy made and implemented in the United States? Use a current and specific policy example to illustrate the process. APUS Comprehensive Examination Rubric Graduate Level Synthesis of Thesis PASS WITH DISTINCTION 3 PASS 2 FAIL 1 Thesis gives the essay a clear direction and succinctly encapsulates the essay’s main argument. Thesis is thoroughly supported with properly documented facts. Thesis is constructed to give the essay some direction, but the main argument may not become clear until later in the essay. There is adequate support of documented facts. Thesis is unclear, unsupported by the rest of the essay, or absent altogether leaving the essay directionless. Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Mastery of Topic Essay demonstrates proficient command of the subject matter. Essay impressively uses practical examples and applications of theories to demonstrate excellent grasp of the relevant literature. Critical Thinking Essay uses a strategic approach in presenting examples critical thinking. Arguments are incisive, and conclusions are plausible yet innovative. Research Skills Essay expertly incorporates five or more peer-reviewed sources with proper citations throughout the essay leaving no arguments unsupported. Writing Skills Essay demonstrates excellent grammar, concise writing, and sophisticated word usage. Essay is error-free and reflects student’s ability to prepare graduate-level writing for possible publication in a peerreviewed journal. TOTAL POINTS Essay demonstrates sufficient command of the subject matter. Essay uses some practical examples and applications of theories to demonstrate an adequate grasp of the relevant literature. Critical thinking skills are sufficiently demonstrated. Arguments are plausible, although they may not be original. Conclusions are adequate. Essay adequately incorporates five or more peer-reviewed or credible sources with proper citations for most of the essay. Some arguments may be unsupported. Essay demonstrates good grammar and satisfactory word usage. There may be some use of 1st or 2nd person perspective. Essay is mostly error-free and reflects adequate ability write at the graduate level. Adequate knowledge of required topic is not evident. Essay uses few, incorrect, or no examples to demonstrate comprehension of literature. Critical thinking skills are inadequately demonstrated. Essay repeats statements from readings with few connections made among them and conclude abruptly. Essay uses fewer than five credible sources or lacks citations in large portions leaving arguments mostly unsupported. Writing has several errors in grammar, spelling, or word usage. Parts may read like personal opinions. It does not demonstrate the ability to write at the graduate level. Rubric to be applied to each essay question. PD – 14-15, Pass – 8-13