For this assignment, you will analyze the major points of George Washington’s “Farewell Address” and write a 3-page analysis, considering contemporary government and including differing points of view. Be sure to complete this paper in APA format.

Your analysis must adhere to the following specifications:

• No more than 3 double-spaced pages (12-point font with 1-inch margins).
• Must include a title page (not counted in total page number) that contains:
  • A title,
  • Your name,
  • Your section (GOVT 200-S02),
  • Your instructor’s name, and
  • The date the assignment is due (all single-spaced in the footer of the cover page).
• No page number is necessary for the cover page or for the first page in the body of the paper.
• ORIGINAL WORK ONLY! Anything over 20% in the plagiarism tool will be DISPUTED.
• Please follow the Rubric carefully.

Washington’s Farewell Address Analysis Grading Rubric

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Introduction

0 to 20 points

There is a clear thesis statement. The introduction provides a clear overview of the paper’s contents.

Content

0 to 80 points

The issues or themes raised in the introduction are properly treated. Differing viewpoints are considered, analyzed, and treated. The analysis is thorough.

Conclusion

0 to 20 points

The conclusion offers a good summary of issues or themes treated in the paper. The conclusion offers suggestions for or encourages further study.

Materials/Sources

0 to 15 points

All quotes are used in context of sources.

Structure

0 to 20 points

The transitions between paragraphs and sections are clear. Proper headings are used. The treatment of the topic is logically oriented.

Style

0 to 20 points

The paper follows the Course Style Guidelines document for formatting. The paper is without spelling and grammatical errors. The writing is cogent. The language is concise and precise.