Introduction
Adolph Hitler was a charismatic figure with remarkable oratory skills that he was able to use to unify the German people under his leadership by appealing to their sense of grievance over the outcome of WWI and the resulting conditions in Germany in the intervening period as well as to their pride in their nation and its history.
Instructions
Read Hitler’s speech at the following link:
Address the following in a case study analysis:
- What factors, both internal and external, does Hitler blame Germany’s problems on?
- In what ways does he appeal to the nationalism of the German people?
- What actions does he suggest that portend the measures that Germany will take in the coming decade, resulting in WWII and the Holocaust?
- As a German, not knowing the measures that Germany will take and suffering from the conditions Hitler describes, how would you respond to this speech?
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page
- References page
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
Case Study Grading Rubric – 100 pts
Case Study Grading Rubric – 100 pts
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength |
| 5.0 ptsMeets length requirement |
0.0 ptsDoes not meet length requirement |
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5.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent |
| 10.0 ptsPaper addresses all aspects of the assignment. |
8.5 ptsPaper addresses most aspects of the assignment. |
7.5 ptsPaper addresses some aspects of the assignment. |
6.0 ptsPaper addresses few aspects of the assignment. |
0.0 ptsNo effort |
|
10.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis |
| 30.0 ptsThroughout the whole work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective. |
25.5 ptsThroughout most of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective. |
22.5 ptsThroughout some of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective. |
18.0 ptsThroughout little of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective. |
0.0 ptsNo effort |
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30.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport |
| 20.0 ptsThroughout the whole work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support. |
17.0 ptsThroughout most of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support. |
15.0 ptsThroughout some of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support. |
12.0 ptsThroughout little of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support. |
0.0 ptsNo effort |
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20.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Mechanics, and Style |
| 20.0 ptsThroughout the whole work, the text is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety. |
17.0 ptsThroughout most of the work, the text is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety. |
15.0 ptsThroughout some of the work, the text is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety. |
12.0 ptsThroughout little of the work, the text is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety. |
0.0 ptsNo effort |
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20.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting |
| 10.0 ptsThroughout the whole work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style. |
8.5 ptsThroughout most of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style. |
7.5 ptsThroughout some of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style. |
6.0 ptsThroughout little of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style. |
0.0 ptsNo effort |
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10.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Title Page & References Page |
| 5.0 ptsPaper includes both title page and references page. |
2.5 ptsPaper includes either a title page or references page. |
0.0 ptsPaper does not include a title page or references page. |
|
5.0 pts |
| Total Points: 100.0 |
