For this assignment, you will analyze the major points of George Washington’s “Farewell Address” and write a 3-page analysis, considering contemporary government and including differing points of view. Be sure to complete this paper in APA format.
Your analysis must adhere to the following specifications:
- No more than 3 double-spaced pages (12-point font with 1-inch margins).
- Must include a title page (not counted in total page number) that contains:
- A title,
- Your name,
- Your section (GOVT 200-S02),
- Your instructor’s name, and
- The date the assignment is due (all single-spaced in the footer of the cover page).
- No page number is necessary for the cover page or for the first page in the body of the paper.
- ORIGINAL WORK ONLY! Anything over 20% in the plagiarism tool will be DISPUTED.
- Please follow the Rubric carefully.
Washington’s Farewell Address Analysis Grading Rubric
Criteria
Points Possible
Points Earned
Introduction
0 to 20 points
There is a clear thesis statement. The introduction provides a clear overview of the paper’s contents.
Content
0 to 80 points
The issues or themes raised in the introduction are properly treated. Differing viewpoints are considered, analyzed, and treated. The analysis is thorough.
Conclusion
0 to 20 points
The conclusion offers a good summary of issues or themes treated in the paper. The conclusion offers suggestions for or encourages further study.
Materials/Sources
0 to 15 points
All quotes are used in context of sources.
Structure
0 to 20 points
The transitions between paragraphs and sections are clear. Proper headings are used. The treatment of the topic is logically oriented.
Style
0 to 20 points
The paper follows the Course Style Guidelines document for formatting. The paper is without spelling and grammatical errors. The writing is cogent. The language is concise and precise.
