To complete the assignment, do the following:Read the 1990 article "From Cooperative to Coercive Federalism" by John KincaidWrite a 2 page (roughly 620 words) essay addressing these questions: (include word count at end of paper) How was cooperative federalism a response to specific policy challenges that took place in the past?Under want conditions did cooperative federalism become coercive?Why is competition and dualism seen as a solution to coercive federalism?What are the obstacles to this form of federalism?Written Assignment Rubric (1) (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAccuracy10.0 ptsAbove Standards: All supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.8.0 ptsMeets Standards: Almost all supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.6.0 ptsApproaching Standards: Most supportive facts are reported accurately.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: Most supportive facts and statistics were inaccurately reported. Alternatively, supportive facts and statistics were not reported and/or not reported accurately.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSentence Structure10.0 ptsAbove Standards: All sentences were well-constructed and varied structure.8.0 ptsMeets Standards: Almost all sentences were well-constructed and varied structure.6.0 ptsApproaching Standards: Most sentences were well-constructed, but there is no variation in structure.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: Sentences were not well-structured and had no variation.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar & Spelling10.0 ptsAbove Standards: There are no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.8.0 ptsMeets Standards: There are very few (1-2) errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.6.0 ptsApproaching Standards: There are a few (3-4) errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: There are a significant number of errors (4 or more) in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCapitalization & Punctuation10.0 ptsAbove Standards: There are no errors in capitalization or punctuation so the essay is exceptionally easy to read.8.0 ptsMeets Standards: There are very few (1-2) errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the essay is still easy to read.6.0 ptsApproaching Standards: There are a few (3-4) errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader\'s attention and interrupt the flow.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: There are several errors (4 or more) in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader\'s attention and interrupt the flow.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTwo Pages10.0 ptsMeets Standards: Essay is at least two pages long - roughly 620 words.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: Essay is less than two pages long or not roughly 620 words.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletion10.0 ptsMeets Standards: The essay is complete and answers all of the questions presented for the assignment.6.0 ptsApproaching Standards: The essay is not complete. Some of the answers to the questions presented for the assignment are incomplete or missing.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: The essay is not complete. The submitted essay does not answer any of the questions presented for the assignment.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations10.0 ptsMeets Standards: All direct quotes and paraphrases have been properly and consistently cited5.0 ptsApproaching Standards: Some direct quotes AND / OR paraphrases are not properly or consistently cited.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: Direct quotes AND / OR paraphrases have not been cited at all.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDirect Quote Usage10.0 ptsMeets Standards: Direct quote usage is appropriate; direct quotes are not too long; direct quotes are not standing alone as their own sentences.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: Far too many direct quotes utilized; direct quotes are too long; direct quotes cannot stand alone as their own sentences10.0 ptsTotal Points: 80.0PreviousNext

This week, you will begin by selecting a topic for the final argumentative essay. This requires research, APA format and content of 1200-1350 words. It may seem a daunting task but step by step, week by week, you will be guided through the process and can achieve success.Below is a list of essays that serve as the beginning point for your final essay . Now, you can change your topic later on if you need, but you are strongly recommended to stick to the topic you pick now.Begin by reviewing the following articles, which relate to many of the majors Keiser University students are pursuing. However, you do not have to pick the reading that is most relevant to your major. You are free to select any of the six(General Education) Rose, M. “What college can mean to the other America” pp. 194-197(Business Related Fields) Gates Jr., H.L. “Delusions of grandeur” pp. 381-384(Health, Sports, Psychology) Bordo, S. “The globalization of eating disorders” pp. 639-643(Criminal Justice, Homeland Security) Chua, A. “The right road to America?” pp. 335-340(Information Technology) Turkle, S. “How computers change the way we think” pp. 721-727(Nature and the Environment) Diamond, J. “The last Americans: Environmental collapse and the end of civilization” pp. 684-701After you review the six articles, select one, then answer the following questions in a total of 600+ words.What is the author’s thesis? What are his or her major points in the essay? Finally, what do you think is the implications of the author’s argument? Meaning, how does the author want this piece to affect readers or even society?What are your initial reactions to the essay? Consider questions such as whether you agree with the author or not, who the essay benefits most, your personal experiences with the issues in the essay, and what questions come to your mind as you read the article.Consider the strategy the author uses to make the argument. What rhetorical modes or strategies are being most used in this argument? Provide evidence.After you review the six articles, select one, then answer the following questions in a total of 600+ words.What is the author’s thesis? What are his or her major points in the essay? Finally, what do you think is the implications of the author’s argument? Meaning, how does the author want this piece to affect readers or even society?What are your initial reactions to the essay? Consider questions such as whether you agree with the author or not, who the essay benefits most, your personal experiences with the issues in the essay, and what questions come to your mind as you read the article.Consider the strategy the author uses to make the argument. What rhetorical modes or strategies are being most used in this argument? Provide evidence.REQUIREMENTSIn this assignment, you will showcase what you have reviewed and learned to this point.Use proper APA format. Review the following video and create your own version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pbUoNa5tyY.Use Times New Roman, 12-point font only.Answer each question in a paragraph of 200-250 words for a total of a minimum 600+ words.Use quotes, paraphrasing, and summarizing in your essay. No more than 20% of your essay should be source material.The associated reading must be used in your essay. No other sources should be used.Upload your essay as an attachment in the dropbox.The assignment is due by Sunday at 11:59 PM Eastern.