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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

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 pts

Meets length requirement

 0.0 pts

Does not meet length requirement

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
10.0 pts

Paper addresses all aspects of the assignment.

 8.5 pts

Paper addresses most aspects of the assignment.

 7.5 pts

Paper addresses some aspects of the assignment.

 6.0 pts

Paper addresses few aspects of the assignment.

 0.0 pts

No effort

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis
25.0 pts

Throughout the whole work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.

 22.0 pts

Throughout most of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.

 19.0 pts

Throughout some of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.

 15.0 pts

Throughout little of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.

 0.0 pts

No effort

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport
20.0 pts

Throughout the whole work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.

 17.0 pts

Throughout most of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.

 15.0 pts

Throughout some of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.

 12.0 pts

Throughout little of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.

 0.0 pts

No effort

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Mechanics, and Style
20.0 pts

Throughout the whole work, the text is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety.

 17.0 pts

Throughout 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 pts

Throughout 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 pts

Throughout 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 pts

No effort

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting
10.0 pts

Throughout the whole work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style.

 8.5 pts

Throughout 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 pts

Throughout 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 pts

Throughout 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 pts

No effort

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Title Page & References Page
5.0 pts

Paper includes both title page and references page.

 2.5 pts

Paper includes either a title page or references page.

 0.0 pts

Paper does not include a title page or references page.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePrimary Source Reference
5.0 pts

Paper includes reference to the primary source provided within the case study.

 0.0 pts

Paper does not make reference to the primary source provided within the case study.

5.0 pts

Total Points: 100.0