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Supreme Court Mock Trial 
Rubric Code: GXB6X6C
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Subject: Political Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Excellent

6 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

0 pts

Research

Excellent

The research was thorough and well thought out. Included all of the major facts and arguments of the case. Fully explained lower court decisions and case history. Includes 6+ sources.
Good

Research was well thought out and has most of the key facts and arguments about the case. Lists but does not explain lower court decisions. Includes a brief history of the case. Includes 4-5 resources.
Fair

Research was done but is missing key details and arguments. Does not include a details about lower court decisions. Briefly goes over case history. Included only 1-3 sources.
Poor

Research was incomplete or not done at all.
The "Brief"

Excellent

The brief is well written and includes no spelling or gramatical errors. It includes each of the required sections in the right format. Includes strong analysis and well thought out arguments.
Good

The brief is well written but includes 1-4 spelling or gramatical errors. Each of the required sections are included. Good analysis and arguments.
Fair

The brief is completed but includes 5-9 spelling and gramatical errors. The brief is missing a required section. An attempt to analyze the material was made but didn't go far enough.
Poor

The brief was missing 2 major sections or was not completed at all. Many gramatical and spelling errors. No attempt at analysis is made.
The Debate

Excellent

Strong persuasive argument is made. Followed the format. Professional, courteous, and well organized. The group made each of its main points. Every group member participated.
Good

Persuasive arguments were made. Professinal and organized. Missed 1 key point or argument. 1 group member did not participate. Followed the format and appeared professional and organized.
Fair

A couple of the group members did not participate in the debate. Appeared professional. Somewhat disorganized. Made most of their groups key points but lacked persuasiveness.
Poor

Group was unable to make several of their key points. Didn't follow the format of the debate. Appeared unprofessional and unorganized. Not all group members participated. Disrespectful of others during debate.
Group Work

Excellent

Entire group worked well together. Every group member participated in the research, writing the brief, and the debate.
Good

Group worked well together. Every member participated in 2 of the three parts of the assignment.
Fair

Group struggled to work together. Members attempted to work together. One portion of the group seemed to be carrying the load.
Poor

Group did not work well together. One member seemed to carry the work load or members split up and worked on different parts of the assignment without helping or consulting one another.










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