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Positional Paper 
Alonso/Positional Paper
Students will write a positional paper about a pre-approved topic within the discipline of U.S. Government. The paper will argue a perspective and persuade the reader to the stated point of view.
Rubric Code: MXBWW3C
By Hurst5
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Style & Mechanics

Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling
Excellent

No or minimal errors in grammar, punctuation, & spelling.




25 Points
Good

Few errors in grammar, punctuation & spelling with minimal distraction of paper's flow & main content.


21 Points
Poor

Grammar, punctuation & spelling errors occur frequently and distract from the flow and understanding of the paper's content.

17 Points
Fail

Fails to use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in paper



13 Points
Organization & Structure

Proper use of sentence & paragraph structure Includes title page
Excellent

No or minimal errors in sentence & paragraph structure,
Sentence structure is strong, varied, & mature
Transitions are smooth,
Sent. & parag. flow, advance development of thought.

25 Points
Good

Few errors in sentence & paragraph structure
Structure aids the paper's organization
Sentence & paragraph structure aid flow of ideas & arguments, ideas are logically organized.

21 Points
Poor

Paragraph structure lacks single supporting point,
Sentences are convoluted & wordy without conveying succinct thought,
Few well structured transitions


17 Points
Fail

Fail to use proper sentence & paragraph structure to organize paper.





13 Points
Content & Development

Purpose, voice & topic/argument development, level of vocabulary appropriate to topic.
Excellent

No or minimal errors in topic development, paper is coherent & arguments are persuasive, every statement connects to the thesis, expands main point.



300 Points
Good

Few lapses in topic development, majority of paper is coherent & comprehensible,
Arguments are persuasive, most statements expands main point



260 Points
Poor

Frequent lapses in the development of topic and supporting material
Paper is incoherent,
Lack of strong accurate, believable examples,
Opinions are unsupported,

220 Points
Fail

Fails to clearly state paper's purpose,
No clear voice/tone.
Paper's main point is unclear & unfocused.


Points
190
Research

Proper use of APA style guidelines to aid flow of content.
Excellent

Entire paper follows APA style guidelines with proper use of cover page, parenthetical citations, & reference page.3 Different sources used



50 points
Good

Most of paper follows APA style guidelines, cover page, parenthetical citations, & reference sections. Use 2 different sources



42 Points
Poor

Some elements of APA style guidelines are followed.
only Websites used





34 Points
Fail

Fails to follow APA style guidelines. no articles






26 Points



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