Presentation length (5%) Content (65%)Excellent to Exemplary based on the elements detailed in the written paper rubric (i.e. covering the introduction, body and conclusions sections) compares a variable/indicator of civil security in the UAE with a foreign country. The paper needs to be in a report form (with headings).

Delivery and speaking skills (10%) • Clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms • Good eye contact, appropriate rate of speaking, enthusiasm, confidence • Frequent use of content terms

Presentation organisation and structure (10%) A to A+ • Was very well structured around the recommended or appropriate thesis proposal structure • All information is presented in a logical, interesting and novel sequence, which is easily followed Presentation visual aids (10%) • Frequent use of visual aids that strongly support text or presentation • Negligible misspellings and/or grammatical errors • Very easy to read

Inadequate (0-73 points) Developing but below expectations (73-79 points) Meets Expectations to Accomplished (80-92 points) Excellent to Exemplary (93-100 points) Student displays a solid knowledge of the subject as reflected in the course lectures and reading materials. The student uses adequate amounts of information to illustrate the issues, and engages the material critically to some degree. Has all of the required elements to a sound level. Student displays a deep knowledge of the subject, demonstrated by applying the material taught in the course as well as additional material (including concepts) they have personally discovered. Extensive, critical engagement with the material. Has all the required elements in detail and extended information beyond the requirements.

That is my grading rubric regarding my assignment please use to maximise the accuracy and validity of the work Introduction containing (20%) • Thesis (what is being argued) • Problem statement (justification of why this is an important comparison) • Explanation of why the countries/issues were selected and why it is a valid comparison • Roadmap of where the essay is going • Sufficient background to the issue to make all of the above understandable Body containing (40%) • Was a point-by-point or block discussion used? • Was there comparative information provided on each point? • Was a comparison done for each point that identified differences and similarities? • Was their sufficient evidence to allow the hypothesis to be proved or disproved? • Was the argument valid to allow the hypothesis to be proved or disproved? Conclusions containing (10%) • Summary of the paper’s thesis and answer • Indication of what the findings mean or their significance References(10%) • APA style English and layout(20%) • Was the English of an acceptable standard? Eg each paragraph had a topic sentence • Was the paper in an appropriate format? • Was the paperfree from plagiarism?