The Rise of Information Age – Science and Technology:
Describe the technical and political dilemmas experienced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in its efforts to meet Kennedy’s goal of putting an astronaut on the Moon before the end of the 1960s.
Assess technological advances during the Cold War in space exploration and military initiatives.
Differentiate how civilian science led to the prominence of biotechnology and other medical research from the government.
Examine how the technological advances in the 20th century revolutionized medical science and opened the way for computers and the internet.
Distinguish how the United States during the 20th century became one of the most scientifically oriented societies in the world today.
Writing Requirements
Length: 4–5 pages (not including title page and references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page
In-text citations that correspond with your end reference
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the W7 Case Study Grading Rubric.
Outcomes
CO 3: Explain the influence of historical events on American culture and society.
CO 4: Analyze America’s identity from the founding of the United States to the modern era.
CO 6: Analyze America’s domestic politics and foreign policy in the World.
CO 7: Analyze the relationship and relevance of past events to current events in American history.
Textbook:
Title: U.S. History
Authors: P. Scott Corbett, Volker Janssen, John M. Lund, Todd Pfannestiel, Sylvie Waskiewicz, & Paul Vickery
Publisher: OpenStax
Publication Date: 2023
APA Citation
Corbett, P. S., Janssen, V., Lund, J. M., Pfannestiel, T., Vickery, P., & Waskiewicz, S. (2023, July 6). U.S. History. OpenStax, OER Commons. https://openstax.org/details/books/us-history
U.S. History by OpenStax is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License,
except where otherwise noted.
The paper needs at least 5-6 reference sources. This is important including textbooks and others scholarly recorces
Rubric
W7 Case Study Grading Rubric – 200 pts
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
5 pts
Meets length requirement
0 pts
Does not meet length requirement
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
15 pts
The paper addresses all aspects of the assignment.
12.75 pts
The paper addresses most aspects of the assignment.
11.25 pts
The paper addresses some aspects of the assignment.
9 pts
Paper addresses few aspects of the assignment.
0 pts
No effort
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis
50 pts
Throughout the whole work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.
42.5 pts
Throughout most of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.
37.5 pts
Throughout some of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.
30 pts
Throughout little of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.
0 pts
No effort
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport
50 pts
Throughout the whole work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.
42.5 pts
Throughout most of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.
37.5 pts
Throughout some of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.
30 pts
Throughout little of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.
0 pts
No effort
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage
20 pts
The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.
17 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.
15 pts
The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.
12 pts
The writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.
0 pts
No effort
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow
20 pts
The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.
17 pts
The writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.
15 pts
The writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.
12 pts
The writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.
0 pts
No effort
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration
20 pts
Paper includes reference to a scholarly source within the case study and properly integrates the source.
15 pts
Paper includes reference to a scholarly source within the case study but does not properly integrate the source.
0 pts
Paper does not make reference to a scholarly source provided within the case study.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting
10 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 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 pts
Sources are not cited.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Paper Format
10 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.
8.5 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.
7.5 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.
6 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 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.
10 pts
The Rise of Information Age – Science and Technology: Describe the technical an
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