In the 2016 presidential campaign, then candidate, Donald Trump ran on a platform of nationalistic rhetoric to “Make America Great Again.” This was essentially the same inward-looking campaign slogan Ronald Reagan had used in his run for President in 1980.
In 2-3 pages (750-1000 words), address the following questions:
Were these two men speaking to the same group of Americans? What did they think had “gone wrong” with America since World War II? Gone wrong for whom? Be sure to use specific historical examples. For whose benefit did they really want to make America “great” and who really benefits from their nationalistic conceptions of a “great” America?
Rubric
HIS315 Writing Assignment Rubric
HIS315 Writing Assignment Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePerspective Taking
Evaluate and apply diverse perspectives to complex subjects within the humanities in the face of multiple and even conflicting positions.
25 pts
Exemplary – In analyzing the essay, the student presents a clear perspective or viewpoint on the issue discussed. In presenting this viewpoint, the student synthesizes all relevant information from the text.
23 pts
Mastery – In analyzing the essay, the student presents a clear perspective or viewpoint on the issue discussed. In presenting this viewpoint, the student synthesizes a great deal of relevant information from the text.
21 pts
Proficient – In analyzing the essay, the student presents opinions on the texts, but does not develop a clear overall view of the issue. In presenting their opinion of the text, the student references some information from the text.
19 pts
Emerging – In analyzing the essay, the student presents opinions of the texts, but presents no little to no information from the text to support their opinion.
0 pts
No Evidence – The student presents no opinion or perspective on the essay.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking/Analytical Skills
25 pts
Exemplary- Presents an insightful and thorough analysis of all issues identified; consistently demonstrates the use of critical thinking/ analytical skills
23 pts
Mastery- Presents a thorough analysis of most of the issues identified; demonstrates the use of critical thinking/analytical skills
21 pts
Proficient- Presents a superficial analysis of some of the issues identified; minimal demonstration of the use of critical thinking/ analytical skills
19 pts
Emerging- Presents an incomplete analysis of the issues identified; demonstrates little or no use of critical thinking/analysis skill
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectation-Does not present any critical thinking/ analysis
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality and Organization of the Writing
25 pts
Exemplary- The paper is extremely well organized, makes excellent transitions from point to point, no spelling or grammatical errors and all references correctly cited Paper follows APA or MLA format
23 pts
Mastery- The paper is generally well organized with relatively smooth transitions from point to point; rare number of spelling and/or grammatical errors or references not cited. Paper follows APA or MLA format correctly cited
21 pts
Proficient- The paper is organized with somewhat smooth transitions from point to point; under3 spelling and/or grammatical errors or references not cited properly. Paper mostly follows APA or MLA format.
19 pts
Emerging- The paper is minimally well organized with minimally acceptable transitions from point to point; several spelling and/or grammatical errors or references not correctly indicated. Minimally follows APA or MLA format.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
25 pts
Total Points: 75
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