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Participation in Government Final Paper

Issue paper

Rubric Code: DC2WC2

By lsaxton

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Public Rubric

Subject: Political Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Final Issue Paper Enter rubric description
	No points 0 pts	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Introduction Includes description of issue, why it is a public policy issue, and relation to individual rights. Should be impartial.	No points Does not include required elements.	Poor Includes one required element, or attempts to describe the issue with little accuracy.	Fair Describes the issue but is one-sided; may not include public policy and/or individual rights.	Good Adequately describes both sides of the issue and includes public policy and individual rights.	Excellent Fulfills all requirements in an excellent manner.
First Viewpoint Presents and discusses one side of the issue; describes an interest group that supports this side.	No points No relevant reasons or examples; no interest group identified.	Poor Is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples; may not identify an interest group.	Fair Develops the position with relevant reasons and examples; presents an interest group, although not with exposition.	Good Develops the position with logically sound and well-chosen examples; presents and describes a well-chosen interest group.	Excellent Develops the position with compelling reasons and persuasive examples; presents and describes in detail a well-chosen interest group.
Second Viewpoint Presents and discusses an opposing side of the issue;describes an interest group that supports this side.	No points No relevant reasons or examples; no interest group identified.	Poor Is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples; may not identify an interest group.	Fair Develops the position with relevant reasons and examples; presents an interest group, although not with exposition.	Good Develops the position with logically sound and well-chosen examples; presents and describes a well-chosen interest group.	Excellent Develops the position with compelling reasons and persuasive examples; presents and describes in detail a well-chosen interest group.
Research Student paper includes many facts, statistics and examples. Information is cited correctly. Sources are well-chosen, cover a broad range of perspectives and deep research.	No points No Research evident.	Poor Presents little research.	Fair Presents some research.	Good Presents research which is used effectively.	Excellent Presents thorough research used to make a strong argument.
Public Policy Describes level of government involved, relevant laws and court cases	No points Public policy is not addressed.	Poor An attempt is made to address public policy with few specifics.	Fair Describes public policy in a basic fashion but may leave out details.	Good Good description of public policy, laws and court cases.	Excellent Excellent description of public policy, laws and court cases.
Student position Explains what the student believes and why.	No points Does not explain student's position	Poor Unclear or seriously limited in presenting or developing a position.	Fair Presents a vague or limited position on the issue.	Good Presents a clear position on the issue.	Excellent Presents an insightful position on the issue.
Mechanics Spelling, punctuation, grammar and writing skills; paper is original	No points Paper is not legible or coherent, or paper includes an excessive number of quotes; or paper is taken from one source	Poor Many spelling or punctuation errors. Paper is poorly written. Paper may include an excessive number of long quotes or be taken from one or two sources.	Fair Several spelling and/or punctuation errors. Paper is adequately written. Paper may include excessive quotes or be taken from 3 or fewer sources.	Good Few spelling and/or punctuation errors. Paper is relatively well-written. Quotes are used rarely and appropriately. Many sources have been consulted.	Excellent No grammatical or punctuation errors. The paper is well-written. Quotes are used rarely and appropriately. Many sources have been consulted.
Annotated Bibliography: Format	No points No Annotated Bibliography	Poor Annotated Bibliography contains fewer than 6 resources. Format is incorrect; or contains many fewer than 6 resources with correct form.	Fair Annotated Bibliography is present; 6 resources are used. Works cited is incorrect in form.	Good Annotated Bibliography mostly in correct form; 6-7 resources are used.	Excellent Annotated Bibliography uses correct form; many more than 6 resources were used.
Annotated Bibliography: Content	No points No Annotated Bibliography	Poor Annotated Bibliography contains fewer than 6 resources. Entries are one paragraph of one or two sentences. No attempt is made to analyze the usefulness and reliability of the source.	Fair Annotated Bibliography contains 6 resources. Entries are one paragraphs. Little attempt is made to analyze the usefulness and reliability of the source.	Good Annotated Bibliography contains 6 to 7 resources. Entries are two paragraphs. A good attempt is made to analyze the usefulness and reliability of the source.	Excellent Annotated Bibliography contains many more than 6 resources. Entries are two extensive paragraphs. Excellent analysis of usefulness and reliability of sources.

Keywords:

issue, PIG

Subjects:

Political Science

Types:

Writing

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