Q Choose one of the following topics, and compose an essay of 2–3 pages that analyzes the importance of the events/people during their respective time periods. Define what made this event/person crucial to this time and/or the movements during this time. What is the lasting legacy of your choice? • Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Civil Rights Movement • Richard Nixon and Watergate • The major events of the Vietnam War • The assassination of John F. Kennedy • The easing of Cold War tensions This assignment should be in current APA Style with both a title page and a reference list that includes all of the sources used. At least three scholarly sources should be used (your textbook can be one of the sources). See rubric for specific grading criteria. Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) Points: 140 Rubric HIST_100_DE - Week 8 Rubric: Signature Assignment: Historical Topic Analysis HIST_100_DE - Week 8 Rubric: Signature Assignment: Historical Topic Analysis Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic and Introduction 14 to >12.46 pts Accomplished The introduction to the signature assignment is thoroughly and expertly presented with a clear and relevant focus on the importance of the events/people during their respective time periods. The central idea is clearly communicated with supporting evidence. The topic and introduction are narrowly and concisely focused, relaying the scope of the assignment. 12.46 to >10.08 pts Satisfactory The introduction to the signature assignment is thoroughly presented, but the key point of the assignment may be missing in certain areas. A focus is present but may be unclear on the importance of the events/people during their respective time periods. The paper includes a few thought-provoking ideas or unique insights into the topic. The central idea is clearly stated, but may have gaps in development. 10.08 to >8.26 pts Approaches Expectations An introduction to the signature assignment is present but lacks focus and does not convey knowledge on the importance of the events/people during their respective time periods. The central idea is incomplete and needs additional development to match the scope of the assignment. 8.26 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations The paper does not demonstrate an understanding of the concepts in the signature assignment. The introduction lacks any knowledge on the importance of the events/people during their respective time periods, and is unclear or too broad for the scope of the assignment. 14 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupporting Research and Evidence 49 to >43.61 pts Accomplished Three or more appropriate peer-reviewed sources are integrated throughout the paper. Sources are highly relevant to the topic and add greatly to the development of the research. Detailed, meaningful quotations and/or paraphrases aptly and accurately support the topic. All sources are from credible, scholarly, peer-reviewed materials. All information presented has been published in the last five years. The paper thoroughly and insightfully discusses an analysis of the ethics, principles of modeling, and the scientific method as it relates to technology in the selected field. 43.61 to >35.28 pts Satisfactory Two or more appropriate peer-reviewed sources are used. Sources are mostly relevant to the topic, but some may be slightly less relevant to the development of the research. All information presented has been published in the last five years. Quotations and/or paraphrases are lacking or do not support several subtopics. The paper mostly discusses an analysis of the ethics, principles of modeling, and the scientific method as it relates to technology in the selected field. 35.28 to >28.91 pts Approaches Expectations The paper severely lacks supporting research. One or no appropriate peer-reviewed sources are used. Sources are not relevant to the topic. Sources may not be credible. Some of the information presented has not been published in the last five years. Quotations and/or paraphrases are lacking. The paper may not discuss the analysis of the ethics, principles of modeling, and the scientific method as it relates to technology in the selected field. 28.91 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations The paper lacks research and credible support. No references are used, or they are highly irrelevant to the research. Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis with limited or no analysis of the ethics, principles of modeling, and the scientific method as it relates to technology in the selected field. 49 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Cohesiveness 42 to >37.38 pts Accomplished Connections between the event/person and the lasting legacy on U.S. history are clear without being repetitive or redundant. Concluding remarks demonstrate analysis and synthesis of ideas. Writing and integration of source materials are eloquent and skillful. Structure is aligned throughout with transitions that guide readers through a natural progression. 37.38 to >30.24 pts Satisfactory Connections between the event/person and the lasting legacy on U.S. history are missing in places or forced. The conclusion is unclear or may be somewhat disconnected from the topic. Writing and integration of source materials are awkward or confusing in some places. A logical progression of ideas and transitional devices is utilized. 30.24 to >24.78 pts Approaches Expectations Connections between the event/person and the lasting legacy on U.S. history are missing throughout. The conclusion is disconnected from the topic and introduction. Writing and integration of source materials are awkward or confusing in most places. Topic sentences may be missing, too general, or overly specific. 24.78 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations There is no connection between the event/person and the lasting legacy on U.S. history throughout paper. The conclusion is disconnected from the topic so much that it impedes the meaning. Writing and cohesiveness negatively affects the readability of the paper. 42 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics 14 to >12.46 pts Accomplished The writing demonstrates a sophisticated clarity, conciseness, and correctness; includes thorough details and information; and is extremely well organized. Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are all correct. There are minimal to no errors. 12.46 to >10.08 pts Satisfactory The writing is accomplished in terms of clarity and conciseness, sufficient details are included, and it is well organized, but it may contain a few errors. Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are generally correct with not many errors. 10.08 to >8.26 pts Approaches Expectations The writing lacks clarity or conciseness, contains numerous errors, and lacks organization. Errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization detract from the readability of the paper. 8.26 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations The writing is unfocused, rambling, or contains serious errors; lacks detail, relevant data, and information; and is poorly organized. There are many distracting errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. 14 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Syle 21 to >18.69 pts Accomplished Uses APA Style accurately and consistently to cite sources with only 1–2 errors. Sources are expertly cited and are peer-reviewed, relevant sources. Meets all formatting requirements (length and style) of the assignment. 18.69 to >15.12 pts Satisfactory APA Style is used, but there are 3 to 4 citation errors. Sources are somewhat relevant, but may be limited in scholarly nature. Meets most formatting requirements (length and style) of the assignment. 15.12 to >12.39 pts Approaches Expectations Reflects incomplete knowledge of APA Style with 5–6 errors. Sources are not cited or used with many errors. Sources are not scholarly in nature. Meets most formatting requirements (length and style) of the assignment. 12.39 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Does not use APA Style, or there are pervasive errors throughout the paper. Does not meet assignment formatting requirements (length and style). 21 pts Total Points: 140 Previous