This paper asks you to think about how countries became more developed (wealthier, more urbanized/literate/industrialized, improved life expectancy, and so on) but it asks you to focus on countries from the developing world. You should identify two cases (development strategies in countries not described in depth in your textbook) and try to figure out why one was more successful than the other. The reason for the success of one should also explain the relative lack of success of the other.

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Development Paper- Comparative PoliticsDevelopment Paper- Comparative PoliticsCriteria Ratings PtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Argument- this is a thesis-driven paper,  Is there a clear thesis with a causal claim?  Is the thesis backed up by a warrant?  Is the argument connected to a debate?

Full Marks25.0 pts

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25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Concepts/ Context  Do you clearly identify what development is?  Is your definition grounded in scholarly literature?  Do you explain how you will identify success/ failure in development?

Full Marks10.0 pts

Rating Description8.0 pts

Rating Description7.0 pts

No Marks0.0 pts

10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Case selection You identify why you selected these cases?  Is the reason for case selection given clearly?  Is this reason connected to case selection techniques?  Do you identify advantages for this particular technique?

Full Marks10.0 pts

Rating Description8.0 pts

Rating Description7.0 pts

No Marks0.0 pts

10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Use of evidence Case One  You identify what makes this country a developing country  You identify what has led to good development  You include relevant evidence which is consistent with your thesis and warrant

Full Marks15.0 pts

Rating Description13.0 pts

Rating Description11.5 pts

No Marks0.0 pts

15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Use of evidence Case Two  You identify what makes this country a developing country  You identify what has led to good development  You include relevant evidence which is consistent with your thesis and warrant

Full Marks15.0 pts

Rating Description13.0 pts

Rating Description11.5 pts

No Marks0.0 pts

15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity of English/ Organization-  Is the writing clear?  Is the material organized clearly?

Full Marks5.0 pts

Rating Description4.0 pts

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No Marks0.0 pts

5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Sources  Did you consult enough sources?  Did you consult peer-reviewed sources?  Were you able to integrate source material into your essay?  Did you review the sources?

Full Marks15.0 pts

Rating Description13.0 pts

Rating Description11.5 pts

No Marks0.0 pts

15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Length of paper  Is the paper an appropriate length?

Full Marks5.0 pts

No Marks0.0 pts

5.0 pts

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