• Title

• Your essay demonstrates a clear understanding of the role of members of the Foreign Service in conducting U.S. diplomacy in connection with your chosen topic.

• Your essay has a main point and presents several specific examples to prove it. In the course of your essay the issue being discussed is clearly explained, and

• With the help of the MLA handbook and your computer's spell-check program, mechanical details have been attended to, including

• spelling

• punctuation

• page numbers

• paragraphs

• internal citations and a comprehensive list of sources consulted at end of essay to give proper credit to your sources of information.

• You have included four copies of your essay in the package.

• You and your teacher have both signed and dated your registration form.

*NOTE: All these criteria must be met in order for your essay to be judged.

How will the essays be judged?

1. Quality of research (1/3)
There must be adequate research on the facts of the Foreign Service members' role in resolving the United States international issue.

2. Quality of analysis (1/3)
The essay is presented clearly with a concise argument to support your view.

3. Style and mechanics (1/3)
The essay must have a clear structure with a title, an introduction, body, conclusion and bibliography.