In-depth analysis of the country and the country’s political history.

Analysis of the country and the country’s political history lacked depth.

Analysis of the country or a presentation of the country’s political history not present.

Country and political history are not discussed.

Addresses each concept related to barriers. Examples are from the country chosen for examination.

Addresses at least two out of the three concepts. Doesn’t relate these concepts back country.

Addresses only one of the concepts. Does not relate these concepts to the country.

Does not address any concepts.

Constructed a concise argument using a key democratic ideology for their country.

The democratic ideology is clear but it does not relate back to their country.

It is unclear what democratic ideology is being used and it does not relate back to their country.

Does not address democratic ideology.

Uses both the book and, at least, one outside scholarly source.

Uses only the book or a scholarly source.

Uses only a scholarly source and the source is not scholarly.

Does not use the book or scholarly source.

All sources are properly cited and referenced according to APA standards.

Sources are either properly cited or referenced, missing one of those elements.

The citation and/or reference are incorrect.

No APA format was used.

Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

Presents information using understandable language but is very disorganized (many errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).