iRubric: Analytical Article rubric

Article is inappropriate.

Article is not long enough to provide enough information to analyze thoroughly

Article gives good information but could have been more in-depth and provided more opportunity for analysis.

Article was appropriately long and gave ample opportunity for analysis

Analysis is very short and does not pick up on basic government functions.

Analysis is strong but still more information could have been connected given the information in the article.

Analysis demonstrates thorough understanding of most governmental functions mentioned in article.

Analysis demonstrates mastery of understanding of all the functions of government discussed in the article. Student has used this knowledge to further his/her personal understanding.