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Portfolio Instructions and Rubric

·      Overview: The portfolio assignment is meant to provide a summary of the key ideas and challenges associated with American Exceptionalism.  From each module of the class, you will be asked to summarize key ideas and solutions to challenges facing America and American Exceptionalism. 

·      Structure: Each section and subsection of your portfolio should begin with a heading and a brief introduction of no more than one paragraph, followed by bullet points with sub-bullet points wherever necessary to expand upon an idea. Use quotations but not excessively; most of your bullet points should be paraphrased summations of your research or your own analysis.

This is a bullet-point paper, not an essay. If you write this as an essay, you will not be able to cover the breadth of material desired, and you will lose points for not formatting your portfolio properly.  

o   Section 1: Defining American Exceptionalism – Based on your research and assignments throughout the summarize, summarize the definition and essential components of American Exceptionalism.

o   Section 2: Discussing the importance of American Exceptionalism – Describe the role of American Exceptionalism in maintaining the culture and character of our nation.

o   Section 3: American Exceptionalism: Challenges and Solutions – After a brief introduction, describe how American Exceptionalism is affected by each of these issues/challenges, and what solutions are available to overcome these challenges and preserve the exceptional nature of America.

§  Faith and political action – What did the founders intend with regard to faith and public engagement? What has changed to threaten our ability to exercise our faith in the public square? What is to be done about it?

§  Education – How has our education system changed from its original purpose, and how do those changes put American Exceptionalism at risk? How do we reverse the decline in educational excellence?

§  Social issues – What “hot-button” social issues threaten our cohesion as a nation? What do we do to resolve them while still retaining our unity and diversity?

§  Racism – How has racism, past and present, threatened the image of America as exceptional? What must be done to bring racial reconciliation to our nation?

§  Foreign policy issues – How has America’s foreign policy affected its global status as an exceptional actor on the world stage? What must America do to restore its credibility as a leader of the free world?

·      Length: At least one (1) page per section or sub-section, and no more than two (2) pages per section or sub-section; hence 7–14 pages, not counting title page, abstract or bibliography.

·      Sources/Citations: At least fifteen (15) sources are required, which can include required reading.

 

Portfolio Grading Rubric

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Content: Provides a clear and thorough discussion of each of the required topics, including a meaningful analysis of all sides of the argument for each topic.

 

0 to 60

 

Structure: Three (3) sections, with the third section divided into five (5) sub-sections.  Clear delineation/headings for each section and sub-section. 

 

0 to 28

 

Grammar/Mechanics: Contains few or no grammar and punctuation errors or typos; errors must not seriously distract or harm clarity. Appropriate word usage for topic and assignment. Writing is easily understandable; clearly expressed.

 

0 to 28

 

Sources/Citations: At least fifteen (15) sources are used, including required reading.  Integrates key ideas from all sources and all sources are cited at least once.  Most ideas are paraphrased with a citation for each bullet point or sub-bullet point.   

 

0 to 28

 

Length: At least one (1) page per section or sub-section, and no more than two (2) pages per section or subsection; hence 7–14 pages, not counting title page, abstract or bibliography.

0 to 28

 

Format: Appearance is readable and neat. Correct use of current Turabian guidelines; margins, font size, numbering, double-spaced, sources correctly cited, and block quotes are correctly set apart.

 

0 to 28

 

Total

 

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