Terrorist Group: Hamas The student is expected to do in-depth research in preparation for this paper. Students must document the organization’s history, development, political culture or affiliations, leadership, strength, philosophy, and latest terrorist activities. Term papers are to be typed, double spaced, follow APA format, and should be no shorter than five (5) pages and no longer than ten (10) pages in length, excluding the bibliography and cover page. Please note, this is a research paper so I am looking for references throughout. Written Communication Rubric for DSC 4012 Level of Achievement Evaluators assign a one (1) to any measure that does not meet benchmark level performance Benchmark 2 Milestones 3 4 Capstone 5 Content and Development Very limited development of content; (focus, relevance, purpose, explanations); little use/application of course concepts and terms to show knowledge of subject matter. Adequate development of content; (focus, relevance, purpose, explanations); some use of course concepts and terms to show knowledge of subject matter. Competent development of content (focus, relevance, purpose, explanations); appropriate use/application of course concepts & terms to show knowledge of subject matter. Masterful development of content (focus, relevance, purpose, explanations); shows comprehensive knowledge of subject matter through full use/application of course concepts and terms. Organization Paragraphs had little to no organization. Transitions were poor. Sequence of ideas is limited. Some paragraphs were organized around topic sentences with some development. Some transitions were awkward. Sequence of ideas is adequate. Most paragraphs were organized around topic sentences and were well developed. Most transitions were adequate. Sequence of ideas is competent. All paragraphs were organized around topic sentences and fully developed. All transitions were used effectively. Sequence of ideas is effective. Control of Syntax and Mechanics Language, word choice, and sentence variety Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage. Repetitive words and sentence types. Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors. Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors. Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free. Referencing/Citing Sources and Research Documentation and referencing of research Neglects important sources. Overuse of quotations or paraphrase to substitute writer’s own ideas. Possibly uses source material without acknowledgement. Uses relevant sources but lacks in variety of sources and/or the sk.