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POLICY ANALYSIS PAPER VERSION 2 
POSITION PAPER ON AN ISSUE
POLICY ANALYSIS PAPER VERSION 2
Rubric Code: L5X442
By uclasom
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Subject: Political Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric POSITION PAPER
10 %
  OUTSTANDING

10 pts

STRONG

8 pts

ADEQUATE

6 pts

LIMITED

4 pts

DEFICIENT

2 pts

MISSING

0 pts

INTRODUCTION OF PROBLEM

OUTSTANDING

Importance of specific topic is stated. Definition of key terms present. Key stakeholders and key policy areas needing analysis and resolution are presented.
STRONG

Presents a well-considered position on the issue.
ADEQUATE

Presents a clear position on the issue.
LIMITED

Presents a vague or limited position on the issue.
DEFICIENT

Is unclear or seriously limited in presenting or developing a position on the issue.
MISSING

Missing
ISSUE STATEMENT

OUTSTANDING

Evaluative review of the literature about the topic, including print and electronic sources. Existing policy related to the topic. The most important legislative, judicial, and regulatory policy instruments. Ambiguities, conflicts, problems, and contradictions related to the instruments
STRONG

Develops the position with logically sound reasons and/or well-chosen examples.
ADEQUATE

Develops the position with relevant reasons and/or examples.
LIMITED

Is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples.
DEFICIENT

Provides few, if any,relevant reasons or examples.
MISSING

Missing
POLICY ALTERNATIVES

OUTSTANDING

Underlying assumptions. Effects on and roles of key stakeholders. Conflicts among key values. Implications of issues
STRONG

Is focused and generally well-organized, connecting ideas appropriately.
ADEQUATE

Is adequately focused and organized.
LIMITED

Is poorly focused and/or poorly-organized.
DEFICIENT

Is unfocused and/or disorganized.
MISSING

Missing
POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

OUTSTANDING

Recommendations. Rationale for recommendations. Implications and possible outcomes of specific courses of action
STRONG

Expresses ideas clearly and well, using appropriate vocabulary and sentence variety.
ADEQUATE

Expresses ideas with reasonable clarity.
LIMITED

Has problems in language and sentence structure that result in a lack of clarity.
DEFICIENT

Has serious problems in the use of language and sentence structure that frequently interfere with meaning.
MISSING

Missing
THESIS STATEMENT

OUTSTANDING

Thesis Statement is one grammatically correct sentence, which is revealing and provides an excellent roadmap to the whole paper.
STRONG
ADEQUATE
LIMITED
DEFICIENT
MISSING

Missing
TOPIC SENTENCES

OUTSTANDING

The topic sentences assert ideas to support the thesis statement. When reading only the thesis statement and the subsequent topic sentences, the paper makes logic sense.
STRONG
ADEQUATE
LIMITED
DEFICIENT
MISSING

Missing
EVIDENCE AND SUPPORT

OUTSTANDING

Each assertion is supported with researchable and verifiable support from reputable sources. Each paragraph should have 4 supporting evidence.
STRONG
ADEQUATE
LIMITED
DEFICIENT
MISSING

Missing
GRAMMAR

OUTSTANDING

Demonstrates facility with the conventions (i.e., grammar, usage and mechanics) of standard written English but may have minor errors.
STRONG

Demonstrates facility with the conventions of standard written English but may have minor errors.
ADEQUATE

Generally demonstrates control of the conventions of standard written English but may have some errors.
LIMITED

Contains occasional major errors or frequent minor errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics that can interfere with meaning.
DEFICIENT

Contains serious errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics that frequently obscure meaning.
MISSING

Missing
INTEGRATION OF SOURCES

OUTSTANDING

Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the students own voice and are cited (Author, Year) within the text of the paper.
STRONG
ADEQUATE
LIMITED
DEFICIENT
MISSING

Missing
NUMBER OF SOURCES

OUTSTANDING

Paper uses at least 5 Scholarly Sources.
STRONG
ADEQUATE
LIMITED
DEFICIENT
MISSING

Missing





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