guerilla warfare
During the Vietnam war, the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong employed guerilla warfare tactics when engaging South Vietnamese and United States forces, and guerilla warfare continues to be a primary tactic used in modern warfare. Compose an essay evaluating the use and evolution of guerilla warfare in the Vietnam War and beyond.
In your essay, consider how American soldiers adapted or failed to adapt to this fighting strategy, and then argue how this influenced the outcome of the Vietnam War as well as military tactics in ongoing wars today.
You will be graded according to the following rubric:
| Category | Unacceptable (0-1) | Needs Improvement (2-3) | Good (4) | Excellent (5) | Total Possible Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis (x2) | Essay contains no central cohesive argument; thesis is missing or unclear | Main argument is unfocused, or disjointed; thesis lacks depth, specificity, or clarity | Main argument is focused and thoughtful; thesis is clear and developed | Main argument is original, focused, and well-developed; thesis is concise and compelling | 10 |
| Structure (x1) | Structure is illogical and disorganized; hinders understanding | Essay organization makes it difficult to identify main arguments; ideas are disjointed | Structure supports the essay’s main points; arguments and comparisons are easily identifiable; transitions and connections may be lacking | Structure enhances the essay’s main points; arguments and comparisons are well-integrated and ideas flow logically | 5 |
| Analysis (x4) | No or very few examples are used to support arguments; analysis and comparisons are missing or incorrect | Few or weak examples are given to support main points; analysis and comparisons lack depth or relevance | Relevant examples are given to support main arguments; analysis and comparisons are thoughtful and well-developed | Evidence is of exceptional quality and enhances all main arguments; analysis and comparisons are original and well-developed | 20 |
| Mechanics (x1) | Incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and use of standard English grammar hinders understanding | Several instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar | Few instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar | No or very few instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar | 5 |
| Sources (x2) | No outside sources utilized or sources utilized are not scholarly; citations do not properly follow APA format | Some scholarly outside sources utilized; citations do not properly follow APA format | Five or more scholarly outside sources support the essay; citations generally follow proper APA format | Five or more scholarly outside sources enhance the essay; citations follow proper APA format | 10 |
Using Sources
You may refer to the Study.com course material for supporting evidence, but you must also reference at least two primary and three secondary sources in your paper and cite them using APA format. If you do use any Study.com lessons as sources, please include them in your citations (including lesson title and instructor’s name).
- Primary sources are first-hand accounts of historical events, such as speeches, recorded interviews, diary entries, articles from the time period, letters, and documents such as census records.
- Secondary sources must be from reputable, peer-reviewed sources.
- At least two of your secondary sources must be articles from peer-reviewed scholarly journals such as the American Historical Association and Journal of American History.
- Websites must have .edu, .org, .gov in the domain. Wikipedia is not considered a reputable source, although the sources listed in Wikipedia articles may be acceptable.
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