New Deal Program Essay

Ms. Wroth, U.S. History

In a 2 page paper, describe and evaluate your assigned New Deal program. Think about the following questions: Were there any notable people responsible or involved? What did the program dictate or entail? Was it successful in achieving its goals? Were there any unforeseen challenges? Who did it effect, and how? When did the program end, if it did, and why? Use 3-4 scholarly sources and MLA formatting and citation. The layout should be as following: Begin with an introduction that clearly sets forth the theme of your paper, with a thesis statement as its concluding sentence. Body paragraphs should each have their own main idea and the support for that idea. End your essay with a conclusion that provides a summation of your paper without introducing new information.

Rubric
5, Excellent: Work shows clarity & follows instruction
Section 1 Spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. 15% of Grade Section 2 MLA compliance, essay format. 25% of Grade Section 3 Quality and use of sources. 25% of Grade Section 4 Quality of thesis and essay development. 35% of Grade Essay meets length, MLA, and structure requirements. The thesis statement is clear and compelling. Relevant, scholarly sources, which are referenced effectively in support of claims. Counter claims are addressed. Essay tone is engaging and formal. The link between thesis and body paragraphs is clear. Effective transitions between paragraphs. Essay meets length within 2-3 lines. Conforms with MLA and structure requirements with little to no mistakes. Arguable thesis. Relevant, scholarly sources, referenced somewhat effectively in support of claims. Counter claims are addressed in part. Essay tone is somewhat informal, but acceptable. The link between thesis and body paragraphs is arguable. Fairly effective transitions. Essay does not use or misuses length, MLA, and structure requirements. Vague, inarguable, or no thesis. 1+ sources are not scholarly and/or relevant, are not used effectively in support of claims. Counter claims are not addressed. Essay tone is unacceptably informal. The link between thesis and paragraph is unclear or unarguable. Lack of smooth transitions. No spelling or grammar errors or issues with sentence structure.

4-3, Good: Some areas could be improved

Fewer than 2-3 spelling, grammar, and sentence structure errors.

2-0, Inadequate: Work requires review and improvement More than 4 spelling, grammar, and sentence structure errors.