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Participation in Government Final Paper

Rubric Code: BX2X68C

By lsaxton

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Public Rubric

Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

PIG Final Paper
	No Points 0 pts	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Description of Issue/Introduction	No Points No attempt to describe the topic, why it is a matter of public policy, or relationship to individual rights	Poor Poor attempt to describe the topic;why it is a matter of public policy, or relationship to individual rights	Fair Fair attempt to describe the topic, why it is a matter of public policy, and relationship to individual rights	Good Good description of topic; identifies reason for the controversy, why it is a matter of public policy, and relationship to individual rights	Excellent Clearly focused main idea describes the topic and identifies why it is a major issue. Clear and insightful description of why it is a matter of public policy, and relationship to individual rights
First Viewpoint	No Points No relevant reasons or examples. Does not describe the viewpoint. Does not include an interest group.	Poor Is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples. Does not include an interest group.	Fair Develops the position with some relevant reasons and examples; may include an interest group.	Good Develops the position with logically sound and well-chosen examples; includes an interest group.	Excellent Develops the position with compelling reasons and persuasive examples. Describes a well-chosen interest group in detail.
Second Viewpoint	No Points No relevant reasons or examples. Does not describe the viewpoint. Does not include an interest group.	Poor Is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples. Does not include an interest group.	Fair Develops the position with some relevant reasons and examples;may include an interest group.	Good Develops the position with logically sound and well-chosen examples; includes an interest group.	Excellent Develops the position with compelling reasons and persuasive examples. Describes a well-chosen interest group in detail.
Research	No Points No research evident; no in-text citations.	Poor Presents little research; no in-text citations.	Fair Presents some research; few in-text citations.	Good Presents research which is used effectively; good in-text citations.	Excellent Presents thorough research used to make a strong argument; in-text citations are numerous and well-used.
Related Laws and Court Cases	No Points No information	Poor Little information	Fair Some information	Good Good information; some analysis	Excellent Thorough information which demonstrates analysis.
Student position	No Points Does not explain student's position	Poor Unclear or seriously limited position	Fair Vague or somewhat limited position	Good Clear position	Excellent Insightful position
Mechanics	No Points Paper is not legible or coherent	Poor Many spelling and grammar errors. Poorly written.	Fair Several spelling or grammar errors. Adequately written.	Good Few spelling or grammar errors. Relatively well-written.	Excellent No errors. Paper is well-written.
Works Cited	No Points No Works Cited.	Poor Fewer than 3 resources. Form may be incorrect.	Fair 3-4 Resources. Form may be incorrect.	Good Mostly in correct form; 5-6 good resources.	Excellent Correct form; more than 6 well-chosen resources.

Keywords:

Research paper, Government

Subjects:

Social Sciences

Types:

Assessment

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