This project is worth 15% of your final grade and is to be completed individually. Due Date: June 14th @ 11pm Report must use APA citation, maximum of 5 pages + 2 pages for Appendix + 1 page References + Title Page (12 point Arial font, double spaced, 1 inch margins) Purpose of this project: You will select a country of your choosing (however no repeating countries with classmates), to demonstrate your understanding of the course concepts, theories, and material. You have the freedom to include whichever course concepts and theories you like the most, however you must include at a minimum: A theory / concept from at least 5 different chapters (not including Chapters 1, 2, or 3) Demonstrate how that theory / concept applies to the country you selected Analyze at least 2 of those concepts into further detail of the growth / change experience over the last 10 years Please note that the above is the stated minimum / average requirement, and as such, will result in an average grade. If you wish to achieve a higher grade, look to expanding on your analysis of the concepts, and/or bringing in additional ones. Notes: Appendix: Appendix pages are additional pages for you to add any data, graphs, or calculations to help highlight your knowledge/understanding and application of the subject matter, without taking up valuable report space. If you would like any help with setting up your Appendix pages, or how to refer to them throughout your report, please let me know Choosing a Country: No two people may report on the same country. Therefore, countries will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis by emailing your instructor. I will email you back with a confirmation, meaning your request was approved, or I will ask you to select a new country. Grading Rubrix CRITERIA 4 POINTS 3 POINTS 2 POINTS 1 POINT Summary of Topic / Introduction Very clearly highlights main points to follow (without providing details). Very smooth flow between sentences Key concept being used is clear, concise, highly significant & relates to entire essay Highlights main points to follow Fairly smooth flow between sentences Key concept being used is clear & concise & relates to entire essay Some overview of main points presented Poor flow between sentences Key concept expresses a more obvious idea & may require reworking to improve clarity key concept expressed loosely relates to entire essay Main points to follow not clearly presented Choppy flow Key concept expresses a really simple/obvious idea Unclear or muddled language used key concept may be vague or unrelated to parts of the essay Content - Fact Base Facts are of sufficient number to provide highly effective support Facts are consistently detailed/precise & very relevant  Provide highly effective examples of key concept and provides rich variety of facts to support a discussion and analysis. Exceeded expectation, provided multiple theories and content from 6+ Chapters Facts provide substantial support Facts are detailed/ precise & relevant Provide effective examples of key concept and provides a good number of facts to support a discussion and analysis. Strong development of course content from 5-6 chapters Facts provide some support Lacking details & examples to support arguments Provide examples of key concept but provides few facts to support a discussion Provided the minimum number of concepts (5) very briefly with no detail Very few facts provided More specific details & examples needed to support opinions Poor examples or provides too few facts to support a discussion Failed to provide concepts from 5 different Chapters Content - Depth/Analysis Facts are consistently linked to main point with highly effective explanations Contains examples of critical and strategic thinking Complex understanding of concepts / course material demonstrated and applied Facts are generally linked to main point with effective explanations Additional analysis in places would strengthen arguments Good understanding of course concepts / material. Good application and examples Connections between ideas and facts not always made More analysis/ explanation needed Facts may appear to be ‘listed’ Average understanding of course concepts / material. Some application Connections between ideas and facts not made Depth to argument lacking/more explanation of facts needed  Poor understanding of course material and ability to relate it to the subject Style - Spelling and Grammar, Organization Correct spelling & grammar used effectively almost all of the time Complex sentence structure & vocabulary used consistently Highly effective topic & concluding sentences (consistent, clear links to thesis) and paragraph structure Very well organized & smooth transition from one idea to the next Spelling & grammar used with considerable accuracy & effectiveness Attempts shown at using complex sentence structure & appropriate vocabulary Strong topic & concluding sentences and paragraph structure Well organized & good flow from one idea to the next Spelling & grammar require moderate editing Topic & concluding sentences included but need to be more directly linked to thesis Paragraph structure poor in places Choppy in places Spelling & grammar require considerable editing Some topic & concluding sentences appear to be missing Paragraph structure unclear Generally choppy Much more consideration of organization required Conclusion / Future Outlook Clear summary of main points presented (with no new data added) Thoughtful expansive application offered Smooth flow of summary points Clear summary of main points presented (with no new data added) Expansive application offered Fairly smooth flow of summary points Summary of main points unclear or incomplete Expansive application weak Little flow between summary points Summary of arguments not provided Elements of concluding paragraph missing OVERALL SCORE 19 + 15 + 11 + 7 +