Week 3: Mind Map: Compare & Contrast Countries Criteria Exemplary Proficient Needs
Week 3: Mind Map: Compare & Contrast Countries
Criteria
Exemplary
Proficient
Needs Development
Mind Map – Sociocultural
8 to 10 points
Comprehensive identification of at least two sociocultural similarities and at least two sociocultural differences between the two countries. Sources are identified for each of the listed criteria.
4 to 7 points
Some identification of sociocultural similarities and differences between the two countries. Sources are identified for some of the listed criteria.
0 to 3 points
Very few sociocultural similarities and differences between the two countries are identified.
Mind Map – Political
8 to 10 points
Comprehensive identification of at least two political similarities and at least two political differences between the two countries. Sources are identified for each of the listed criteria.
4 to 7 points
Some identification of political similarities and differences between the two countries. Sources are identified for some of the listed criteria.
0 to 3 points
Very few political similarities and differences between the two countries are identified.
Mind Map – Legal
8 to 10 points
Comprehensive identification of at least two legal similarities and at least two legal differences between the two countries. Sources are identified for each of the listed criteria.
4 to 7 points
Some identification of legal similarities and differences between the two countries. Sources are identified for some of the listed criteria.
0 to 3 points
Very few legal similarities and differences between the two countries are identified.
Mind Map – construction
5 to 5 points
Central idea stands out, use of color to identify different ideas is excellent, and overall the mind map is legible and neat.
3 to 4 points
Central ideas are clear and uses color effectively to identify different ideas but the mind map is not completely legible or could be neater.
0 to 2 points
Central idea is unclear and/or does not use color and may not be legible or neat.
Mind Map Analysis – Structure Explanation
20 to 25 points
Mind Map analysis is thoroughly summarized. Relationships between branches and course concept application discussed and supported with research.
13 to 19 points
Mind Map analysis is somewhat thorough. Relationships between branches and course concept application discussed however could be further detailed and supported with research.
0 to 12 points
Mind Map analysis is brief or missing. Relationships between branches and course concept application minimally discussed and/or not supported with research.
Issues Identified
20 to 25 points
3 issues with doing business with the US are fully discussed, well organized, and well argued. All contents supported with research.
13 to 19 points
Less than 3 issues with doing business with the US discussed and/or somewhat supported with research.
0 to 12 points
Less than 3 issues with doing business with the US briefly discussed or not addressed. Contents not supported with research.
Introduction & Conclusion
5 to 5 points
Introduction and conclusion clearly stated.
3 to 4 points
Introduction and/or conclusion briefly noted.
0 to 2 points
No introduction and/or conclusion posted.
Writing and APA
9 to 10 points
Writing is at college level, error free writing and mechanics, in-text citations and references in APA format.
6 to 8 points
Writing is at college level but has an occasional writing or mechanical error. Cited sources are not all in correct APA format.
0 to 5 points
Writing is not at college level, has numerous errors and/or cited sources are missing or not in correct APA format.