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Journal Assignment - Research/Opinion Paper

Student will research a given topic, state an opinion about this topic/research, and then supply a reason for their opinion.

Rubric Code: LX3WBX4

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Subject: Humanities

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Journal/Research/Opinion
	4 Meets/Exceeds Expectations (N/A)	3 Approaches Expectations (N/A)	2 Does Not Meet Expectations (N/A)
Ideas/Opinions	4 The idea/opinion is clear and coherent and is well-developed The student shows an understanding of the topic through elaborate and interesting ideas/opinions/details	3 The idea/opinion is clear The text makes sense but some information may be missing or irrelevant The student shows understanding but gives limited ideas/opinions/details	2 The idea is simple The text is a simple with basic details The student shows basic or little understanding of the topic
Quality/Research of Information	4 Information clearly relates to topic Includes several supporting details/evidence/or examples	3 Information relates to topic but does not include supporting details/evidence/or examples	2 Information has little or nothing to do with the topic Language is awkward - topic not addressed sufficiently
Mechanics	4 Correct grammar/spelling/other writing rules followed Length is at least 1 typed, 12pt. font, double spaced page Sources cited correctly	3 Grammar and other writing rules mostly followed Length is less than 1 typed, 12pt. font, double spaced page Sources mostly cited correctly	2 Writing rules not followed or inconsistent Length is less than 1/2 page Sources cited incorrectly or none present