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Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:Textbook: Chapter 9, 10LessonMinimum of 2 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook)InstructionsFor this assignment, analyze the space race.What did it mean for the U.S. and USSR during the Cold War?Is the space program still relevant?Is it worth the cost, considering the growing debt?How does the space program benefit the U.S. national economy in general?How does it benefit the world?Is space exploration the domain of the world’s leading nations?Writing Requirements (APA format)Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)1-inch marginsDouble spaced12-point Times New Roman fontTitle pageReferences pageGradingThis activity will be graded using the W7 Case Study Grading Rubric.Course Outcomes (CO): 6, 7, 8Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on SundayRubricWeek 7 Case Study Grading RubricWeek 7 Case Study Grading RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Length5 ptsMeets length requirement0 ptsDoes not meet length requirement5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content10 ptsPaper addresses all aspects of the assignment.8.5 ptsPaper addresses most aspects of the assignment.7.5 ptsPaper addresses some aspects of the assignment.6 ptsPaper addresses few aspects of the assignment.0 ptsNo effort10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis20 ptsThroughout the whole work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.17 ptsThroughout most of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.15 ptsThroughout some of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.12 ptsThroughout little of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.0 ptsNo effort20 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Support20 ptsThroughout the whole work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.17 ptsThroughout most of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.15 ptsThroughout some of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.12 ptsThroughout little of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.0 ptsNo effort20 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing: Mechanics & Usage10 ptsThe writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.8.5 ptsThe writing contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.7.5 ptsThe writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.6 ptsThe writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.0 ptsNo effort10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity & Flow10 ptsThe writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.8.5 ptsThe writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.7.5 ptsThe writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.6 ptsThe writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.0 ptsNo effort10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Source Integration10 ptsPaper includes reference to 2 scholarly sources and properly integrates the sources.7 ptsPaper includes reference to 2 scholarly sources but does not properly integrate the sources.0 ptsPaper does not make reference to a scholarly sources.10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA: Citation and Reference Formatting10 ptsAll sources are properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of resource and APA citation reference format.8.5 ptsMost sources are cited in the text and references page. Some minor errors may exist in citation, but it does not interfere with understanding the source of the information.7.5 ptsMost sources are integrated, structured, and cited in the text and references page. Some errors may exist in citation that need to be addressed to clarify the source of information.6 ptsSources are not properly cited in the text/references page. Formatting contains several errors that suggest a lack of understanding of APA format.0 ptsSources are not cited.10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Paper Format5 ptsPaper is properly formatted in APA style throughout (i.e. title page, spacing, font, in-text citations and references).4 ptsPaper is mostly properly formatted in APA style (i.e. title page, spacing, font, in-text citations and references).3 ptsPaper is somewhat properly formatted in APA style (i.e. title page, spacing, font, in-text citations and references).2 ptsPaper is improperly formatted in APA style throughout.0 ptsNo effort5 ptsTotal Points: 100