Instructions
Many countries have gone through various ways of governing-by one, by a group, or by the people. Pick one developing country. Examine this country’s political history and current barriers in developing their democracy. Create a concise argument on the type of democracy they should institute and why.
Use the following list to select your developing country: https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1876/310mab.pdf (Links to an external site.)
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources- one from the book and one scholarly source)
The book we are using: Understanding Politics ideas, institutions and issues 12th edition by Thomas M. Magstadt
APA citation of book:
Magstadt, T. M. (2017). Understanding politics: ideas, institutions, and issues (12th ed.). Australia: Cengage Learning.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2778813/
In text citation: (Magstadt, 2017)
Recommended chapters to use: chapter 7,8,9
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the essay rubric.
Week 3 Assignment: Essay – Developing a Democracy
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Country and history examined
20.0 pts
In-depth analysis of the country and the country’s political history.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Barriers: nation-building, state building, participation, and distribution.
20.0 pts
Addresses each concept related to barriers. Examples are from the country chosen for examination.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome-Analysis
Constructed a concise argument using a key democratic ideology for their country.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome-Scholarly resources
Uses both the book and, at least, one outside scholarly source.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome-APA
All sources are properly cited and referenced according to APA standards.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome-Writing
Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
5.0 pts
