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Position Paper Rubric 
Rubric Code: R56878
By Mr_Dorrough
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Subject: (General)  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Bellow Basic

1 pts

Idea Development

Advanced

Takes a strong, well-defined position; uses as least four appropriate reasons with at least three supporting details for each reason
Proficient

Clear position taken and defined; some reasons and some details present but not fully developed
Basic

Position not clearly stated; development is brief; unrelated, unsupported, general statements, reasons, and details; minimal facts used
Bellow Basic

No clear position taken; undeveloped reasons; no facts used
Organization

Advanced

Writer demonstrates logical, subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs; transitions are used to enhance organization; a gripping introduction and a strong conclusion evident
Proficient

Paragraph development present but not perfected
Basic

Logical organization; organization of ideas not fully developed; introduction and conclusion present but not fully developed
Bellow Basic

No evidence of paragraph structure; no introduction or conclusion; illogical organization of ideas
Use of Resources

Advanced

Uses appropriate information from all subject areas to support position; uses additional resources to develop position; uses a range of primary and secondary sources (six or more)
Proficient

Demonstration of subject knowledge; use of four or more resources
Basic

Little use of multi-subject areas knowledge; uses less than four resources
Bellow Basic

No evidence of subject matter or resources used
Management of Time

Advanced

Submitted on time; utilizes class time appropriately; seeks help in research and writing; evidence of homework each night; student-designed action plan
Proficient

Utilizes class time; deadlines met; submitted on time
Basic

Deadlines met with supervision; home preparation minimal
Bellow Basic

Consistently unprepared; late; unfinished; no evidence of homework
Mechanics and Language Usage

Advanced

Error-free paper; accurate spelling and punctuation, capitalization, and usage; variety of sentence structure; rich vocabulary
Proficient

Few errors present in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage; some attempt at sentence variety; occasional use of rich vocabulary
Basic

Incorrect sentence structure; spelling, punctuation, capitalization errors present; repetitious vocabulary; weak language usage
Bellow Basic

Multiple errors present in sentence structure, spelling, punctuation and capitalization; weak vocabulary and incorrect language usage
Presentation

Advanced

Neatly typed, numbered pages; assembled with care; cover sheet with name, grade and date; creative ideas present; good graphics
Proficient

Neatly presented; cover sheet complete with attention to aesthetics
Basic

Presentation is legible but lacks visual appeal; no cover sheet with name, grade and date
Bellow Basic

Difficult to read, not assembled with care; lacks cover sheet




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