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Instructions
In this assignment, you will focus on specific proposals and methods currently and historically used to resolve the conflict you examined in the first assignment. Organize your paper by the various methods used to resolve the conflict. Under each attempt at conflict resolution, you should identify the various actors involved which may include the United Nations, regional organizations, individuals, specific governments, military alliances, and international NGOs. If the attempt is concluded then explain why it failed. If it is ongoing then provide a current assessment of its effectiveness.
Technical Requirements
Your paper must be at a minimum of 4-5 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit).
Scholarly and credible references should be used. A good rule of thumb is at least 2 distinct scholarly sources per page of content; however, a minimum of 6-8 scholarly and/or peer-reviewed references are required.
Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space.
Students will follow the current Turabian Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.
Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic type sources.
It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.
Assignment Rubric Graduate Level: 500-600 Courses Updated
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Criteria Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary Criterion Score
Synthesis of Knowledge Work is plagiarized from another source or a student’s previously submitted assignment to the extent that it does not meet the instructor’s criteria for a “teachable moment” and cannot be considered acceptable. Exhibits very little understanding of the assignment or is not responsive to the requirements, is not logical, or is so weekly written or inadequately supported by sources that it is determined to fall outside the normal and expected parameters for graduate-level assignments. Exhibits a limited understanding of the assignment. Reader is unable to follow the logic used for the thesis and development of key themes. Introduction of thesis is not evident, and reader must look deeper to discover the focus of the writer. Student’s writing is weak in the inclusion of supporting facts or statements. Student exhibits a basic understanding of the intended assignment, but the thesis is not fully supported throughout the assignment. While thesis helps to guide the development of the assignment, the reader may have some difficulty in seeing linkages between thoughts. While student has included a few supporting facts and statements, this has limited the quality of the assignment. Establishes a good comprehension of topic and in the building of the thesis. Student demonstrates an effective presentation of thesis, with most support statements helping to support the key focus of assignment. Student exhibits a defined and clear understanding of the assignment. Thesis is clearly defined and well-constructed to help guide the reader throughout the assignment. Student builds upon the thesis of the assignment with well-documented and exceptional supporting facts, figures, and/or statements. / 20
Foundation of Knowledge Work is plagiarized from another source or a student’s previously submitted assignment to the extent that it does not meet the instructor’s criteria for a “teachable moment” and cannot be considered acceptable. Exhibits very little understanding of the assignment or is not responsive to the requirements, is not logical, or is so weekly written or inadequately supported by sources that it is determined to fall outside the normal and expected parameters for graduate-level assignments. Student tries to explain some concepts, but overlooks critical details. Assignment appears vague or incomplete in various segments. Student presents concepts in isolation, and does not perceive to have a logical sequencing of ideas. The assignment reveals that the student has a general, fundamental understanding of the course material. Whereas, there are areas of some concerning in the linkages provided between facts and supporting statements. Student generally explains concepts, but only meets the minimum requirements in this area. Student exhibits above average usage of subject matter in assignment. Student provides above average ability in relating course content in examples given. Details and facts presented provide an adequate presentation of student’s current level of subject matter knowledge. Student demonstrates proficient command of the subject matter in the assignment. Assignment shows an impressive level of depth of student’s ability to relate course content to practical examples and applications. Student provides comprehensive analysis of details, facts, and concepts in a logical sequence.
