Directions: For each question, present the answer in complete sentences with supporting information from the Lesson. Do not copy and paste from the Lessons or Internet resources, but answer in your own words to demonstrate an understanding of the material.

1. Why did the U.S. enter the war in Vietnam?

 

1. Why could the U.S. not win a quick victory over the Vietcong, and what was the effect?

 

1. Why was public opinion split over the war?

 

1. Why is 1968 considered a year of upheaval?

 

1. What were the effects of the war? Conduct internet research on Vietnam today. How has Vietnam progressed in the last 30 years? Do not copy/paste information from the internet, but paraphrase your answers. Don't forget to include the sources that you used in your answers.

5. Global warming is a prominent environmental issue today. Conduct internet research on global warming and explain both sides of the debate. Be specific. Do not copy/paste information from the internet, but paraphrase the information in your own words. Don't forget to cite the resources that you used in your answers.

5. America is experiencing immigration problems. Conduct an internet search on immigration in America today. List some of the problems that face America due to immigration problems and explain how you think some of these problems could be solved. paraphrase your answers. Don't forget to cite any resources you use in your answer.

Graded Assignment Rubric

Annotated Bibliography and Process Paper

Use or adapt the feedback in this Answer Key as you grade each student paper. Answers will vary. Therefore, you must examine each answer based upon its own merits. Representative examples are shown here.

Total Score: 75 points

(Score for Question 1: 25 points)

1. Submit your annotated bibliography according to your teacher’s instructions. It differs from a regular bibliography in that each entry includes a brief explanation about how the source was used, how it helped you understand your topic, and whether it is a primary or secondary resource. In this assignment, you will supply three of your sources with annotation.

Scoring

Points

Comment

5

Resources are clearly relevant to the research topic. Sources contain complete notations. Format, spelling, and punctuation of all entries are correct. Annotations explain how the source was used and how it contributed to the understanding of the topic. Complete URLs are listed for sources. Citations communicate student’s ability to read, evaluate, and organize information effectively.

4

Resources are mostly relevant to the research topic. Most sources contain complete notations. Format, spelling, and punctuation of most entries are correct. Most annotations explain how the source was used and how it contributed to the understanding of the topic. URLs listed for sources are mostly complete. Citations communicate student’s ability to read, evaluate, and organize information satisfactorily.

3

Some resources are relevant to the research topic. Some sources contain complete notations. Format, spelling, and punctuation of some entries are correct. Some annotations explain how the source was used and how it contributed to the understanding of the topic. URLs listed for sources are mostly incomplete. Citations communicate student’s ability to read, evaluate, and organize information sufficiently.

2

Resources lack relevancy to the research topic. Few sources contain complete notations. Format, spelling, and punctuation of few entries are correct. Few annotations explain how the source was used and how it contributed to the understanding of the topic. No URLs are listed for sources. Citations do not communicate student’s ability to read, evaluate, and organize information.

1

The entry is completely inadequate or so inaccurate as to be unacceptable.

0

There is no response or the response is unreadable.

(Score for Question 2: 50 points)

2. Write a process paper that explains your efforts during the project. Your paper should be between 300–500 words.

Scoring

Points

Comment

5

The response provides complete explanations. It addresses all parts of the assignment. It demonstrates a thorough understanding of the components of the assignment. It is detailed, specific, relevant, and complete.

4

The response provides incomplete explanations. It addresses most, but not all, parts of the assignment and/or demonstrates a less-than-thorough understanding of the components of the assignment. It contains some details and specific examples.

3

The response provides partial explanations. It fails to address all parts of the assignment and/or demonstrates a superficial understanding of the components of the assignment. It contains few details and specific examples.

2

The response provides inadequate explanations. It fails to address several parts of the assignment. It demonstrates a lack of understanding of the components of the assignment. It contains no details and specific examples.

1

The response is completely inadequate or so inaccurate as to be unacceptable.

0

There is no response or the response is unreadable.