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Social Studies 12th Grade 
Rubric Code: LAW2W
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Subject: History  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Below Expectations

1 pts


Meets Expectations

2 pts


Above Expectations

3 pts


Super Performance

4 pts

Opening Statement

Does the opening statement give the reader the purpose of this paper? 15% of grade.

1

Opening statement provides little or no details as to the topic of the paper.
2

Opening statement provides the premise for the development of the paper.
3

Student's opening statement is well constructed and entices the reader to read on.
4

A extremely well constructed opening statement that provides all necessary details. The statement sparks enthusiasm.
Organization & Structure

How is the paper presented? 20% of grade

1

Organization is poor and detracts from reader's ability to follow along. No sense of structure.
2

Structure is present within the paper, but is not easily followed. Transitions between paragraphs need improvement.
3

Structure of paper is sound. Transitions from point to point is logical and thought out.
4

Paper represents a research paper of very high quailty. Paper flows easily and intellectually from section to section.
Factual Content/Research

Is there enough information presented to prove the paper's opening statement? 20% of grade

1

Very few facts are presented. Little research is evident.
2

Student makes a good attempt to provide factual background material. Some gaps in research.
3

Paper is well researched and documented.
4

Research performed is of advanced ability. Multiple types of sources are cited.
Conclusion

Does the student make a logical conclusion, based on the facts presented? 20% of grade

1

Student offers a confused and not well thought out conclusion.
2

Conclusion follows most of the facts presented. Some loose ends need to be tied up for paper to progress to next level.
3

Facts researched and presented support a conclusion that is well stated.
4

Conclusion is presented in a scholarly fashion. Student draws on all data, present in the paper, to state a clear and concise position.
Use of Writing Elements

Proper Use of Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar. Proper language and vocabulary usage. 15% of grade.

1

Many spelling and grammatical errors are present. Some misuse of verb tense and word order. Poor sentence structure.
2

Some errors in syntax and grammar. Spelling errors at a minimum. Little variety of sentence structure used.
3

Rules of writing are followed closely. Good use of vocabulary and sentence structure.
4

Strong, varied sentence structure. No spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors. Complete agreement concerning verb tense and word order.




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