Overview
Unit #3 Response Guidelines
Weeks 8-11
750 words minimum. Double-spaced text, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins. Author-Date reference format for sources you cite (for example, Szczurek 2020)
Describe 1-2 turning points in your thinking and understanding of theories of world politics in Unit 3.
Your turning points can include, but are not limited to, a specific quotation or section of a reading; a small or large group discussion; lectures; including specific comments or questions from others; a visit to student hours; an experience in your personal life, etc.
Include specific examples, including events, thinkers, theories, and concepts from the readings, lectures, videos and discussions in the unit.
Tips
- When in doubt, go for depth over breadth: include fewer texts, authors, or themes than you might initially think you need.
- Balance between your own thoughts and ideas, and the thoughts and ideas in the resources you choose. If you were having a live conversation with these writers and thinkers, is everyone getting a somewhat-equal say? Or is someone dominating the conversation?
Rubric:
A successful Unit Response…
- clearly identifies 1-2 turning points in your thinking/understanding of theories of world politics and international relations
- Directly discusses and cites at least one reading from Unit #3, weeks 8-11. Include at least two direct quotes from each reading you cite.
- includes references, specific examples, and direct quotes from other resources in Unit 3, including readings, class discussions, comments/questions by other students, etc.
- includes 2-4 questions you are still left with in the concluding paragraph
- is edited, with few typos or grammar errors
- does not include uncited AI-written text
Unit #4 Response GuidelinesWeeks 12-161,000 words minimum. Double-spaced text, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins. Author-Date reference format for sources you cite (for example, Szczurek 2020)Describe 1-2 turning points in your thinking and understanding of the wicked problems discussed in Unit 4. Your turning points can include, but are not limited to, a specific quotation or section of a reading; a small or large group discussion; lectures; including specific comments or questions from others; a visit to student hours; an experience in your personal life, etc.Include specific examples, including events, thinkers, theories, and concepts from the readings, lectures, videos and discussions in the unit.Tips- When in doubt, go for depth over breadth: include fewer texts, authors, or themes than you might initially think you need.
- Balance between your own thoughts and ideas, and the thoughts and ideas in the resources you choose. If you were having a live conversation with these writers and thinkers, is everyone getting a somewhat-equal say? Or is someone dominating the conversation?
- clearly identifies 1-2 turning points in your thinking/understanding of wicked problems in world politics Unit 4
- Directly discusses and cites at least one reading from Unit #4, weeks 12-16. Include at least two direct quotes from each reading you cite.
- includes references, specific examples, and direct quotes from other resources in Unit 4, including readings, class discussions, comments/questions by other students, etc.
- includes 2-4 questions you are still left with in the concluding paragraph
- is edited, with few typos or grammar errors.