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Presidential Candidate Paper
Presidential Candidate Paper
A 750 word (+/- 75 words) article on the chosen presidential candidate. The article can be be an endorsement or opposition article, but it MUST address the platforms and policies the candidate plans on instituting and clearly show the perceived positive or negative effects.
Rubric Code:
YX4A457
By
jordanj24
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Subject:
History
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Presidential Candidate Article
Poor
9 pts
Good
13 pts
Excellent
17 pts
Paper Requirements
Poor
Paper meets the minimum requirement of 675 words and not more than 825. Paper is unorganized and does not flow logically.
Good
Paper meets the minimum requirement of 675 words and not more than 825. Paper is moderately organized but lacks cohesion.
Excellent
Paper meets the minimum requirement of 675 and not more than 825. Paper is well organized and cohesive.
Lead
Poor
Student does not clearly state which candidate he/she would support AND fails to state what the editorial is about AND misses word count.
Good
Student EITHER fails to clearly state what the editorial is about, misses word count OR fails to state which candidate he/she would support.
Excellent
Student clearly states what the editorial is about and which candidate he/she would support in the opening sentence in 25-40 words it stands alone as its own paragraph.
Content
Poor
Student only covers one aspect of the candidate's view. Student does not express how own views match with candidate. Paper shows little evidence of research or effort.
Good
Student covers two aspects of the candidate's view. Student vaguely expresses how own views match with candidate. Paper shows evidence of minimum research and effort.
Excellent
Student covers at least three aspects of the candidate's view. Student clearly expresses how own views match with candidate. Paper shows evidence of rigorous research and effort.
Grammar
Poor
Many (7 or more) spelling and grammatical errors. No indication of proof reading.
EVERY ERROR OVER 7 WILL BE MINUS 1 POINT.
Good
Occasional (3-7) spelling and grammatical errors. Some indication of proof reading.
Excellent
Very few (less than 3) spelling and grammatical errors. Indication of extensive proof reading.
Sources
Poor
Student does not cite any sources.
Good
Students cites less than four sources.
Excellent
Student cites the required four sources.
Weak Words
Poor
Uses at least 5 of the listed weak words. EVERY WEAK WORD, EVERY TIME, IS ONE POINT OFF.
stuff, things, very, that (improperly used), got, I
Good
Uses at least 4 of the listed weak words. EVERY WEAK WORD, EVERY TIME, IS ONE POINT OFF.
Excellent
Uses ZERO weak words.
Keywords:
essay; history; election
Subjects:
History
Types:
Writing
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