How China competed with Indian or Muslim traders and what sort of policies did China undertook to win the competition over in trade

Topic

How China competed with Indian or Muslim traders and what sort of policies did China undertook to win the competition over in trade.

Requirements

At least one peer-reviewed journal article.

Sources correctly and fully cited in MLA format, including Works Cited.

Topic from the period covered in (1200-1750 CE).

Rubric

Presents and Organizes Argument Effectively

1. Introduction engages readers’ interest in the issue; shows the significance of the issue (the “so what”); answers the question directly with a clear, arguable thesis statement using the assigned formula and makes the connection clear between the thesis and question.
2. Title gives the reader direction and focus.
3. Presents evidence for counterargument, discusses its merits and flaws, and rebuts it with evidence, showing why the essay’s argument is better, and placing the discussion of the counterargument in the most logical and persuasive place.
4. Topic sentences and transitions connect thesis and supporting claims, counterargument, rebuttal in clear and cohesive way.
5. Conclusion briefly and non-repetitively summarizes argument, elaborates on implications and significance, and may suggest direction for further study.

Supports Argument with Cohesive Reasoning Based upon Scholarly Evidence

1. Supports main assertion with at least 3 reasons, developed and illustrated by ample and relevant specific textual evidence, and discussed in the most persuasive and logical order, as specified in the introduction.
2. Chooses relevant sources and uses them effectively.
3. Clearly defines the historical and geographical context of the topic, providing background material, including definitions of key terms.
4. Develops and supports reasons with sufficient, compelling analysis of evidence from sources.
5. Makes clear how the evidence supports the reasons.
6. Draws evidence and support from a variety of relevant, best possible scholarly sources, including at least 1 peer-reviewed journal article.

Effective Use of Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

1. Well-developed paragraphs integrate evidence clearly and appropriately.
2. Quotes are used sparingly and effectively.
3. Paraphrases and summaries are accurate and clear.

Clear Prose

1. Correct grammar, mechanics, sentence structure.
2. Effective style appropriate to a scholar-in-training writing to intelligent peers, and is a pleasure to read, clear, and compelling.