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Position Statement Rubric

Rubric used to evaluate and score your position statement

Rubric Code: F935CX

By dgiannacopoulos

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Position Rubric
	Exceptional 5 pts	Very good 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Poor 2 pts	Unsatisfactory 1 pts
Organization	Exceptional The organization enhances the central idea(s) and its development. The order and structure are compelling and move the reader through the text easily.	Very good The organization enhances the central idea(s) and its development. The order and structure are strong and move the reader through the text.	Good Organization is clear and coherent. Order and structure are present, but may seem formulaic.	Poor An attempt has been made to organize the writing; however, the overall structure is inconsistent or skeletal.	Unsatisfactory Little or no attempt to organize
Word Choice	Exceptional Words convey the intended message in an exceptionally interesting, precise, and natural way appropriate to audience and purpose. There is a rich, broad range of words, which have been carefully chosen and thoughtfully placed for impact.	Very good Words convey the intended message in an interesting, precise, and natural way appropriate to audience and purpose. There is a broad range of words which have been carefully chosen and thoughtfully placed for impact.	Good Words effectively convey the intended message. The writer employs a variety of words that are functional and appropriate to audience and purpose.	Poor Language is quite ordinary, lacking interest, precision and variety, or may be inappropriate to audience and purpose in places. The writer does not employ a variety of words.	Unsatisfactory Word choice not appropriate for level
Position Statement	Exceptional The writing includes a focused position statement that allows the reader to know the author's stance on the topic immediately. It is expressed in a firm and confident manner.	Very good The writing includes a position statement that allows the reader to know the author's stance on the topic.	Good The writing includes a position statement that provides the reader with an idea of the author's stance on a topic. The author appears to feel strongly about the stance taken.	Poor The writing contains a position statement that is vague and not clearly defined. The reader is not sure if the author feels strongly about the stance being taken.	Unsatisfactory No position given
Supporting arguments	Exceptional The writing contains at least three supporting arguments. Each argument is clearly focused, explains the benefits of that argument, addresses concerns, and supports the author's position.	Very good The writing contains at least 2 supporting arguments. Each argument is focused, explains the benefits of that argument, and supports the author's position.	Good The writing contains at least 1 supporting arguments. Each argument is focused and supports the author's position.	Poor The writing contains at least one supporting argument. The argument is focused and supports the author's position.	Unsatisfactory No supporting arguments
Mechanics	Exceptional There are no mechanical errors such as spelling and grammar.	Very good There are a few errors but these do not distract the reader from the content.	Good There are multiple errors but these do not distract the reader from the content.	Poor There are multiple errors and they do distract the reader from the content.	Unsatisfactory Not at level
Bibliography	Exceptional APA Format , no errors	Very good APA , several errors	Good Other format	Poor	Unsatisfactory No Bibliography

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