Describe the economic effects of exploration based on the Colombian exchange

Introduction
The purposes of each case study assignment include the following:

To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources
To advance critical thinking and writing skills
To compile a response to the prompts provided
To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time

Instructions
Exploration and Effects on Native Americans

Explain what motivated the European world powers to explore the Americas.
Describe the economic effects of exploration based on the Colombian exchange.
Analyze the effects of exploration on Native Americans.
Based on research, analyze if Europeans might be held accountable for transmitting Old World diseases to people in the Western Hemisphere.

Make sure to use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

Length: 1-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
Use standard essay writing process by including an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source)
No abstract is required
In-text citations that correspond with your end references

Grading
This activity will be graded based on the W1 Case Study Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 1, 3

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

Rubric

W1 Case Study Grading Rubric – 100 pts

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Length

5.0 pts

Meets length requirement

0.0 pts

Does not meet length requirement

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content

10.0 pts

Paper addresses all aspects of the assignment.

8.5 pts

Paper addresses most aspects of the assignment.

7.5 pts

Paper addresses some aspects of the assignment.

6.0 pts

Paper addresses few aspects of the assignment.

0.0 pts

No effort

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis

30.0 pts

Throughout the whole work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.

25.5 pts

Throughout most of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.

22.5 pts

Throughout some of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.

18.0 pts

Throughout little of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.

0.0 pts

No effort

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Support

25.0 pts

Throughout the whole work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.

21.25 pts

Throughout most of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.

18.75 pts

Throughout some of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.

15.0 pts

Throughout little of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.

0.0 pts

No effort

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing: Mechanics & Usage

15.0 pts

The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.

12.75 pts

The writing contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.

11.25 pts

The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.

9.0 pts

The writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.

0.0 pts

No effort

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity & Flow

10.0 pts

The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.

8.5 pts

The writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.

7.5 pts

The writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.

6.0 pts

The writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.

0.0 pts

No effort

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Source Integration

5.0 pts

Paper includes reference to a scholarly source within the case study and properly integrates the source.

2.5 pts

Paper includes reference to a scholarly source within the case study but does not properly integrate the source.

0.0 pts

Paper does not make reference to a scholarly source provided within the case study.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA: Citation and Reference Formatting

10.0 pts

All sources are properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of resource and APA citation reference format.

8.5 pts

Most 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 pts

Most 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.

6.0 pts

Sources are not properly cited in the text/references page. Formatting contains several errors that suggest a lack of understanding of APA format.

0.0 pts

Sources are not cited.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Paper Format

5.0 pts

Paper is formatted to include all 6 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.

3.75 pts

Paper is formatted to include 5 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.

3.25 pts

Paper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.

3.0 pts

Paper is formatted to include 3 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.

0.0 pts

Paper is formatted to include less than 3 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.

5.0 pts

Total Points: 115.0