Write an essay taking a stand on the following issue:
Did the Chinese Communist Party’s rise to power and the nature of their rule under Mao mark a significant break with traditional dynastic form of government, or is it more like just another new dynasty? Provide evidence to support your position. Consider similarities and differences between the Communists and previous dynasties. How did they come to power? How is the succession of rulers decided? On what basis do they claim legitimacy? What is the relationship between the government and the people? What are their mutual expectations? Who ultimately holds power within the government, and what are the limits and extent of their power? Your essay will be graded on how well you support your position with specific details about the development of various dynasties compared and contrasted with specific details about the rule of the Communist party.
Grading Criteria
1.Length:The paper should be at least 3 pages long (750 words)
2.Content: The information presented is pertinent to the stated topic of this essay, accurate and demonstrates a strong grasp of relevant readings and class discussions.
3.Thesis:The thesis is clearly stated, focused and pertinent to the stated question.
4.Arguments:Arguments clearly support the thesis.
5.Evidence:Arguments are supported with evidence from course readings and/or outside sources as necessary.
6.Coherence:Arguments and evidence are presented as concisely as possible. Only information that is needed to support the arguments and thesis is included. Paragraphs are organized with clear topic sentences. Transitions are used to connect ideas to each other and to the main idea of the essay.
7.Mechanics:Essay is free from errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling. The paper is double-spaced with 1 margins and 12-point font.
8.Resource Citation:
Be sure to cite any resources which you quote or from which you draw ideas.
Please use the Author Page Number format from the MLA Style. For more details see the links below
?http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/citation/mla/intextcitation/
?http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/citation/mla/
If you use online resources, be sure that they come from reputable sources
