World Geography

Directions: answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. When called for, sources must be cited in APA format. You can refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements. Respond to the topics for this writing assignment using your own words and examples. Design your responses as if you are explaining facts, concepts, and ideas to someone who is not familiar with the subject matter. Be sure to include creative examples wherever they may be appropriate. Also, be sure to provide a title for each of your essay responses. (4 pages total)

This assignment requires you to write essays in response to all of the following:

Part A  In your own words, describe the four physiographic regions of Europe.

Part B Briefly, in respect to the rise of the Russian Empire, outline key events that shaped Russian history between the 15th century and 1904.

Part C  Describe the relationship between the Ottoman Empire and the impact of the mandate system imposed on that imperial region following World War I.

World Geography

Directions: answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. When called for, sources must be cited in APA format. You can refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements. Respond to the topics for this writing assignment using your own words and examples. Design your responses as if you are explaining facts, concepts, and ideas to someone who is not familiar with the subject matter. Be sure to include creative examples wherever they may be appropriate. Also, be sure to provide a title for each of your essay responses. (4 pages total)

This assignment requires you to write essays in response to all of the following:

Part A In your own words, describe the four physiographic regions of Europe.

Part B Briefly, in respect to the rise of the Russian Empire, outline key events that shaped Russian history between the 15th century and 1904.

Part C Describe the relationship between the Ottoman Empire and the impact of the mandate system imposed on that imperial region following World War I.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable

25 points18 points12 points6 points

Student provides a clear and

logical description of

Europe’s physiographic

regions.

Student provides a mostly

clear and logical description

of Europe’s physiographic

regions.

Student provides a partially

clear and logical description

of Europe’s physiographic

regions.

Student fails to provide a

clear and logical

description of Europe’s

physiographic regions.

25 points18 points12 points6 points

Student provides a clear and

accurate description of

Russia’s historical evolution

from the 15th century to

1904.

Student provides a mostly

clear and accurate

description of Russia’s

historical evolution from the

15th century to 1904.

Student provides a partially

clear and somewhat

accurate description of

Russia’s historical evolution

from the 15th century to

1904.

Student fails to provide a

clear and accurate

description of Russia’s

historical evolution from

the 15th century to 1904.

25 points18 points12 points6 points

Student provides a clear and

logical assessment of the

Ottoman Empire before and

after the mandate system.

Student provides a mostly

clear and logical assessment

of the Ottoman Empire

before and after the

mandate system.

Student provides a partially

clear and logical

assessment of the Ottoman

Empire before and after the

mandate system.

Student fails to provide a

clear and logical

assessment of the

Ottoman Empire before

and after the mandate

system.

10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points

Student does not make any

errors in grammar or spelling,

especially those that distract

the reader from the content.

Student makes 1-2 errors in

grammar or spelling that

distract the reader from the

content.

Student makes 3-4 errors in

grammar or spelling that

distract the reader from the

content.

Student makes more than

4 errors in grammar or

spelling that distract the

reader from the content.

15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points

The paper is written in

proper APA and

organizational format. All

sources used for quotes and

facts are credible and cited

correctly. Excellent

organization, including a

variety of thoughtful

transitions.

The paper is written in

proper format with only 1-2

errors. All sources used for

quotes and facts are

credible, and most are cited

correctly. Adequate

organization includes a

variety of appropriate

transitions.

The paper is written in

proper format with only 3-5

errors. Most sources used

for quotes and facts are

credible and cited correctly.

Essay is poorly organized,

but may include a few

effective transitions.

The paper is not written in

proper format. Many

sources used for quotes

and facts are less than

credible (suspect) and/or

are not cited correctly.

Essay is disorganized and

does not include effective

transitions.

Format – APA

Format, Citations,

Organization,

Transitions (15

Points)

Physiographic

Regions of Europe

(25 points)

Mechanics (10

Points)

Historical evolution

of the Russian

Empire from the

15th century to 1904

(25 points)

The Ottoman

Empire before and

after the mandate

system (25 points)