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Exam Essay 5-7 Paragraphs 
POLICY ANALYSIS PAPER VERSION 2
Exam Essay 5-7 Paragraphs
Rubric Code: S532X2
By uclasom
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Subject: Political Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric POLICY RESEARCH PAPER
  OUTSTANDING

10 pts

STRONG

8 pts

ADEQUATE

6 pts

LIMITED

4 pts

DEFICIENT

2 pts

MISSING

0 pts

OUTLINE THESIS AND TOPIC SENTENCES
10 %

When reading only the thesis statement and the subsequent topic sentences, the paper makes logic sense.
OUTSTANDING

Thesis Statement clearly provides an excellent road map to the whole paper. The topic sentences assert ideas which support the thesis statement.
STRONG

Thesis Statement is detailed and provides a decent road map. The topic sentences assert ideas which connect to the thesis statement.
ADEQUATE

Thesis Statement merely hints at the content of the whole paper. The topic sentences merely hints at ideas in the paragraphs.
LIMITED

Thesis Statement merely hints at the content of the whole paper. Topic sentences can improve.
DEFICIENT

Thesis statement lacks sufficient details about the paper. The topic sentences do not connect ideas in the paragraphs.
MISSING

Missing
OUTLINE EVIDENCE AND SUPPORT
10 %

Each paragraph should have 4 supporting evidence. Definitions are provided.
OUTSTANDING

Each assertion is supported with researchable and verifiable support from reputable sources.
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
THESIS STATEMENT & TOPIC SENTENCES
16 %

When reading only the thesis statement and the subsequent topic sentences, the paper makes logic sense.
OUTSTANDING

Thesis Statement clearly provides an excellent road map to the whole paper. The topic sentences assert ideas which support the thesis statement.
STRONG

Thesis Statement is detailed and provides a decent road map. The topic sentences assert ideas which connects to the thesis statement.
ADEQUATE

Thesis Statement merely hints at the content of the whole paper. The topic sentences merely hints at ideas in the paragraphs
LIMITED

Thesis Statement merely hints at the content of the whole paper. Topic Sentences can improve.
DEFICIENT

Thesis statement lacks sufficient details about the paper. The topic sentences do not connect ideas in the paragraphs.
MISSING

Missing
CONTENT & INFORMATION
16 %

Support and evidence are clear and relevant, and reflect a excellent depth of readings and lecture materials.
OUTSTANDING

Addresses all elements of the prompt. Correctly addresses all questions in an insightful manner. Ideas are connected.
STRONG

Addresses all elements of the prompt. Correctly address all questions in a gooesd manner. Examples are clear and relevant.
ADEQUATE

Addresses all elements of the prompt. Examples are offered but without context. Information is not connected clearly.
LIMITED

Addresses some elements of the prompt. Lacks supporting examples. Information is not connected.
DEFICIENT

Addresses limited elements of the prompt.
MISSING

Missing
EVIDENCE AND SUPPORT
16 %

Each paragraph should have 4 supporting evidence.
OUTSTANDING

Supports assertions with researchable and verifiable evidence from reputable sources. Reflects a thoughtful structure.
STRONG

Supports assertions with researchable and verifiable evidence from reputable sources.
ADEQUATE

Supports assertions with researchable and verifiable evidence from reputable sources.
LIMITED

Advances claims with little consideration or linkage.
DEFICIENT

Advances unsubstantiated claims are without proper consideration or linkage.
MISSING

Missing
GRAMMAR
16 %

Demonstrating mastery of English grammar. Uses 3rd person objective voice and active voice.
OUTSTANDING

Demonstrates facility with the conventions (i.e., grammar, usage and mechanics) of standard written English.
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
16 %

Paper cited (Author, Year) within the text of the paper.
OUTSTANDING

Sources are integrated well. Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the student's own wording.
STRONG

Some sources are integrated well. support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the student's own wording.
ADEQUATE

Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the student's own wording and are cited.
LIMITED

Over quoting of sources which distracts from the student's personal voice.
DEFICIENT

Excessive used of borrowed ideas. Lacks signs of original thought.
MISSING

Missing





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