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Congressional Bill Proposal Rubric 
Congressional Bill Proposal Rubric
Use this rubric for grading student paper and video explanation/presentation of bill.
Rubric Code: B22C86W
By mlobner
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Public Rubric
Subject: Political Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs Improvement

0 pts

Competent

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Mastery

5 pts

Content & Development

Bill is serious in nature, and considers multiple facets of the topic, not just 1 facet of ideology.
Needs Improvement

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.

-Writing lacks planning/ appears haphazard.

-Ideas ignore obvious flaws in thinking
Competent

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.

- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.

-Ideas do not follow a logical flow and are not well thought out.
Advanced

- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.

- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.

- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Mastery

- Content is comprehensive, accurate, & credible.

- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.

- Content and purpose of writing are clear and interesting.
Supporting Facts & Examples/Research

Bill starts in the correct house, research is complete, and should include research of actual voting history of representative of your choice, laws that already exist regarding your topic, etc.
Needs Improvement

- Proposal lacks any hard data/evidence of research into this topic.

- There is no support for the major points/features of this bill.

-Proof of research is absent.
Competent

- Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts.

-Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
Advanced

- Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts.

- Major points are addressed and supported by some evidence.
Mastery

- Research is complete, timely, and adresses course concepts.

-Major points are thoroughly addressed and well supported by evidence.
Format

Answers follow the proper format and are all filled out. They answer the question being asked, and address any additional needs, like "if taxes don't pay for your bill, WHAT WILL?"
Needs Improvement

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.

- Paragraph is inadequate/excessive in length.

-no use of political vocabulary.
Competent

- Paper follows most guidelines.

- Paper is short in length, uses few political terms.

- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Advanced

- Paper follows designated guidelines.

-Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.

-Some usage of political terms.
Mastery

- Paper follows all designated guidelines.

-Paper structure is concise and easy to follow.

-Paper is the proper length and uses political vocabulary extensively and correctly.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Needs Improvement

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

- Language uses slang or conversational tone throughout.
Competent

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Advanced

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear. Sentences display varied structure.
Mastery

- Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
-Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Spelling is correct.
Citations

URLs and any other research is cited appropriately at the bottom of your bill in MLA or APA format
Needs Improvement

-URLs and citations are absent or not addressed
Competent

Student(s) copy/pasted some URLs.
Advanced

Student attempted to cite, but there is no consistency to the format.
Mastery

All citations can be found in proper MLA or APA format at the bottom of their bill.
Presentation

Students present their bill via video or live in class
Needs Improvement

Students do not turn in a video or present in class
Competent

Students read, word for word, their bill. They obviously did not practice in advance, lots of side talking (ie. "this part is yours to read!"), awkward pauses, etc.
Advanced

Students rehearsed and presented, word for word, their bill.
Mastery

Students presented their bill and explained what it meant to the audience, aside from the wording on the bill itself.



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