Foreign Policies of Carter and Reagan Critical Thinking Assignment
After viewing/reading the course page and conducting your own research via the Institution library and course textbook, respond to the following prompt. Keep in mind that this is not a discussion forum. This is a writing assignment. Remember to follow all guidelines below.
Compare and contrast the foreign policies of Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. What were their basic philosophies when it came to foreign policies? What were their biggest successes and failures and which initiatives do you think have had the most impact on us today in the 21st century?
1. Your response must be three well-developed paragraphs of a minimum of five sentences each.
2. Your complete word count on this assignment must be at least 250 words.
3. You must use at least three credible sources. One of these is the Gilded Age Nativism Resource (attached) on our course page. The other two are credible news sources (will need to find 2).
4. You must cite all direct quotes and paraphrased material with proper APA in-text citations in the paragraphs.
5. At the bottom of your submission (right below the paragraphs), you must include an APA-style bibliography of all the sources you used.
6. Your submission should be free of grammar, content, and style errors.
7. Critical Thinking Assignments
7 Points
Topic/Introduction
Topic, ideas and argument are clearly stated for the intended audience. Shows synthesis of topic. Provides appropriate background information/defines important elements and concepts essential to understanding the topic.
8 Points
Analysis
Analysis is developed to be concrete and scenic with narrative rather than just “tell” with abstract exposition. Concrete examples, quotations, anecdotes, descriptions, images etc. are fully developed in effective proportion to support the ideas. Analysis describes the issue/situation(s) and its relevance – historical, societal, political, and/or economic impacts and provides an overview of the various viewpoints surrounding the issue.
5 Points
Mechanics
Writing uses Standard Edited American English. Language and diction are appropriate to audience. Follows rules for grammar, spelling and usage. APA formatting is present