Exploring radical ideology in America
In our course materials, we are introduced to the concepts of political and religious radical ideology. Access the following link, Bomb Explodes in Capitol Building, reviewing the events presented in This Day in History presentation of the Weather Underground.
• After completing your review, explore incidents of radical ideology in American history (recent or otherwise) that have resulted in violent extremism.
o Select an event or particular group from your research.
• In a brief, 4 to 5-page (not including cover, abstract, or reference page) paper discuss the incident or group you have selected, specifying the type of radical ideology motivating the acts or organization.
• Include a summary of the major associated events and outcomes, discussing whether the identified goals were met.
• Discuss the final results leading to the demise of or continued rise of the movement or group.
• Close by sharing your thoughts about any significant information you learned in your research on radical ideology in America.
• Include a minimum of 2 scholarly sources
Papers should be formatted in APA style, including separate title and reference pages that are not counted in the 4 to 5-page minimum. In-text citations are required in addition to the reference page.
Criterion Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory Score
Review of Topic
50 points possible Student provides a thorough review of the assigned topic, addressing each component of the topic with detailed descriptions. Student provides a review of the assigned topic; details to the specific components of the topic may be lacking. Student provides a marginal review of the assigned topic; significant details are lacking. Work does not address the appropriate topic.
Support
20 possible points Course materials and other scholarly sources are used to support assertions. Course materials are used to support some assertions in the work. Assertions in the work are not supported by evidence. Work is based upon opinion only.
Writing
15 possible points
Work is presented in a logical and coherent way. Writing is clear, articulate, and error free. Work is grammatically sound with a few minor errors. Work contains frequent grammatical errors. Significant grammatical errors within the work severely affect the readability.
Formatting
15 possible points
APA formatting is complete, with all required paper elements accurately noted. APA formatting is complete with some minor errors. Work contains incomplete and inaccurate APA formatting. Work contains no formatting.
Total
100 possible point