Humanities Homework Help
Humanities Homework Help. CSUSM Democracy And Global Peace Paper
Original Post
Please answer the following questions in 2-3 paragraphs (100-200 words):
- If you are asked to establish a theory of democracy and peace at global level, what would you hypothesize? Make sure you specify the independent variable, dependent variable, unit of analysis, and direction of the relationship in your hypothesis.
- What could be some alternative explanations to your hypothesis? To make an effective controlled comparison, make a list of control variables you plan to include in your study.
- Drawing on the readings, discuss how you would design a quantitative/large-N study of democracy and peace.
Your original answer should be posted by Thursday 11:30pm. Be sure to cite any source you use! Textbook, assigned readings, and peer-reviewed scholarly articles are preferred whenever possible. Use a consistent citation format (APA, MLA, etc.) when you cite.
Feedback to Peers
Once you complete your original post, you should respond to your peers by Friday 11:30pm. Read and reply to the posts of TWO of your classmates. In your two reply posts, make sure to: d
- Ask for clarification by asking questions.
- Answer another student’s question.
- Build on their answer, bringing up additional points or connections.
- Comment on the value of the research or readings being cited by your fellow classmates.
Discussion Etiquette (Netiquette) Guidelines
Respond to your classmates in a respectful manner, keeping in mind the following:
- Treat others as you wish to be treated.
- Use supportive and constructive language.
- Use full sentences and proper grammar.
- Don’t use too much jargon.
Criteria for Success
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Unsatisfactory = 0-5 |
Limited = 6-7 |
Proficient = 8-9 |
Exemplary = 10 |
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Responding to Prompt Timely Critical Analysis of Readings and Other Materials |
Fails to make initial post within required time frame or fails to address the discussion question or topic. Post shows no references to the readings or other sources used. |
Initial post made within required time frame but fails to effectively address the discussion question or topic. Post contains limited references to the readings. |
Initial post made within required time frame while effectively addressing the discussion question or topic with references to the readings. |
Initial post made within required time frame while effectively addressing the discussion question or topic with references to the readings as well as outside resources, and/or specific real-life examples. |
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Participation in the Learning Community |
Fails to reply to other students’ posts or questions. Or continues to post without directing comments to specific students. |
Replies and/or answers questions to challenge or support other students’ posts, but is mostly personal opinions or feelings, such as “I agree” or “Great idea” without citing the readings or other materials to support comments. |
Replies and answers questions to challenge or support other students’ posts using the readings or other materials to support responses. |
Replies and answers questions to challenge or support other students’ posts using the readings or other materials to support responses. Uses follow up questions to help other students reflect or rethink their arguments to direct and guide the conversation. |
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Quality of Writing and Proofreading |
Written responses contain numerous grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing does not facilitate effective communication. |
Written responses include some grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors that distract the reader. |
Written responses are largely free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing generally facilitates effective communication. |
Written responses are free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing facilitates effective communication. |
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