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Moot Court Brief 
Moot Court Brief
Rubric Code: B22C69B
By RLoesch
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Subject: Political Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Moot Court Brief & Oral Arguments
  Far below expectations

2 pts

Below expectations

4 pts

Approaches expectations

6 pts

Meets expectations

8 pts

Exceeded expectations

10 pts

Organization of Argument

Follows brief format
Far below expectations

Brief does not demonstrate any organization. Information is presented in no logical order.
Below expectations

Student demonstrates a lack of organization. Brief is written with very little planning. Major parts of the brief are missing such as an opening, body or conclusion.
Approaches expectations

Student demonstrate effort in organizing the brief, but not all parts are addressed and some information is out of order.
Meets expectations

Student demonstrate sufficient effort in organizing the information with a well thought out opening, body and conclusion.
Exceeded expectations

The brief is organized in a meaningful way that demonstrated pre-planning and aforethought. Brief has an opening, body and conclusion. Student demonstrates strong effort in organizing the information into a clear and coherent brief.
Citation of Case Law

Far below expectations

Student does not cite any case law in their brief.
Below expectations

Student cites a 1 case law and 1 amicus curiae brief, but does not explain it, or it is explained incorrectly.
Approaches expectations

Student cites at least 2 relevant and 2 amicus curiae briefs. Student references a case but does not give proper citation. Or, student does not use case law in the proper context.
Meets expectations

Student cites at least 3 relevant and 3 amicus curiae briefs. Case law citation is accurate and used correctly. Case law citation is used to strengthen the argument for their side, it is not just added as an afterthought.
Exceeded expectations

Student cites at least 3-4 relevant and 3-4 amicus curiae briefs. Case law citations are accurate and used correctly. Case law citations are used to strengthen the argument for their side, they are not just added as an afterthought.
Mechanics

Far below expectations

Brief is written with no regard to grammar and proper essay mechanics. Did not use any precedent, poor arguments with little info to back it up
Below expectations

Brief is not written in essay form with complete sentences. Student does not demonstrate sufficient effort in putting brief into proper essay form. Very few references of previous cases,
provides poor arguments for your side, shows little understanding
of the key points of the case
Approaches expectations

Brief has several grammatical errors. At times, is not in essay form. Average uses references of previous cases,
provides strong arguments for your side, shows understanding
of the key points of the case
Meets expectations

Brief is free of grammatical errors except for one or two minor instances and is written in proper essay form. Above average uses references of previous cases,
provides strong arguments for your side, shows understanding
of the key points of the case
Exceeded expectations

Brief is free of grammatical errors and is written in proper essay form.Detailed, uses references of previous cases,
provides strong arguments for your side, shows understanding
of the key points of the case
Strength of Brief & Oral Argument

Makes at least 2-3 main arguments. Arguments are persuasive and demonstrate understanding of the case.
Far below expectations

Student is unorganized, does not demonstrate understanding of the constitutional issues. Has no opening & closing arguments. May not be dressed professionally.
Below expectations

Student is somewhat unorganized, does not completely grasp the constitutional issues and struggles to give a persuasive argument. Has poor opening & closing arguments. May not be dressed professionally.
Approaches expectations

Student is somewhat organized,somewhat persuasive and demonstrates some understanding of the constitutional issues. Student may at times be inconsistent with their argument. Has averate opening & closing arguments. Dressed professionally.
Meets expectations

Student is organized, persuasive and demonstrates understanding of the constitutional issues. Student gives correct analysis of the issue--but may briefly stray from the topic. Has good opening & closing arguments. Dressed professionally
Exceeded expectations

Student is very organized, very persuasive and demonstrates deep understanding of the constitutional issues. Student gives correct analysis of the issue and is able to pick out the important information from the case. Has great opening & closing argumentsDressed professionally.
Use of preparation time

Far below expectations

Did not actively participate and use time in class.
Below expectations

Played an ineffective role during preparation time for moot court. Did not read & take many notes during given class time.
Approaches expectations

Played an effective supporting role during preparation time for moot court. Use some of the time given in class to take notes & read.
Meets expectations

Played an effective leadership role during preparation time for moot court. Use most of the time in class to read, take notes, prepare arguments, work on brief, and oral arguments.
Exceeded expectations

Played the key leadership role during preparation time for moot court. Use time very effectively to read, take notes, work on brief, and oral arguments.
Turnitin.com

Class ID 11278726
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Far below expectations

Student did not submit brief on time and/or their brief was plagarized.
Below expectations

Student submitted brief on time and there was plagiarism found.
Approaches expectations

Student submitted brief on time and there was minor plagiarism found.
Meets expectations

Student submitted brief on time and there was little to no plagiarism found.
Exceeded expectations

Student submitted brief on time and there was no plagiarism found.






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