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Book Review Rubric 
Is it Constitutional?
A review, analysis and critique of a book related to American politics.
Rubric Code: N6X348
By Ebkequad
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Subject: Political Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  OUTSTANDING

10 pts

STRONG

8 pts

ADEQUATE

6 pts

LIMITED

4 pts

DEFICIENT

2 pts

MISSING

0 pts

Overview of the book
20 %

Provides an overview of the book read.
OUTSTANDING

Student presents a clear overview of the content of the book, the author's purpose in writing it. 4 or more examples of things that the student noted being written about are included. Also includes a description of how this book relates to American politics. First page summary sheet includes a couple of paragraph abstract or overview of what the paper will cover--the review as well as conclusions of the critique.
STRONG

Student presents a clear overview of the content of the book, the author's purpose in writing it 2 or 3 examples of the things that the student noted being written about are included. Also includes a description of how this book relates to American politics. First page summary is included, and provides either an overview of the review, or of the critique, but not necessarily both.
ADEQUATE

Student presents an overview of the content of the book, and provides an example or two of things that the student made note of while reading. A moderate description of the connection to American politics is made. A summary page is included, but lacking.
LIMITED

Presents a very limited overview of the content of the book. Fails to refer to specific examples within the book. Unclear that student can make a case for the connection to American politics. No summary page is included.
DEFICIENT

Is unclear or seriously limited in presenting or developing what the book is about, how it relates to American politics.
MISSING

Missing
Analysis and Critique
25 %

Student analyzes the thesis of the book, and provides a critique/impression of what he/she thinks of it.
OUTSTANDING

Student's analysis and critique of the book includes 4 or more examples found from within the book, and shows a level of secondary research by the student to support the student's position on the quality of the book. May include examples from class and the class readings.
STRONG

Student's analysis and critique of the book includes 2 or 3 specific examples found from within the book, and shows a level of minimal secondary research by the student to support the student's position on the quality of the book. May include examples from class and the class readings.
ADEQUATE

Student's analysis and critique of the book includes 1 or 2 specific examples found from within the book; secondary research is limited, but examples from class and class readings are included to help support the critique.
LIMITED

Student's analysis is minimal, poorly supported.
DEFICIENT

Is unfocused and/or disorganized.
MISSING

Missing
Written Communication
20 %

How well you are able to get your point across.
OUTSTANDING

Excellent mechanics, grammar, word usage. Language is clear and appropriate. Writing style is effective.
STRONG

Expresses ideas clearly and well, using appropriate vocabulary and sentence variety. May have errors in mechanics, grammar, or word usage.
ADEQUATE

Expresses ideas with reasonable clarity. Contains signficant errors in mechanics, grammar, or word usage.
LIMITED

Has problems in language and sentence structure that result in a lack of clarity.Contains occasional major errors or frequent minor errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics.
DEFICIENT

Has serious problems in the use of language and sentence structure that frequently interfere with meaning. Contains serious errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics obscure meaning
MISSING
Format
20 %

How does the paper LOOK?
OUTSTANDING

The paper meets the standards assigned for margins, type size, spacing. Page numbers are present. The front page of the paper includes a 1-2 paragraph summary of the book being explored, and the general findings. The student's name is included as a header on the pages. If the paper is not submitted electronically, it is turned in stapled in the top left corner, and is 9-11 pages in length, excluding the summary page and any citations/bibliography.
STRONG

The paper meets the standards assigned for margins, type size, spacing. Page numbers are present. The front page includes a 1-2 paragraph summary of the issue being explored, and the general findings. The students name is included in typewritten form. If the paper is not submitted electronically, it is turned in stapled in the top left corner, and is 8-10 pages in length, excluding the summary page and any citations/bibliography.
ADEQUATE

The paper meets the standards assigned for margins, type size, spacing. Page numbers are present. The front page summary is minimal. The students name is included. If the paper is not submitted electronically, it is stapled in the top left corner, and is 7-9 pages in length, excluding the summary page and any citations/bibliography.
LIMITED

The paper meets most, but not all of the standards assigned for margins, type size, spacing. Page numbers may or may not be present. No front page summary. Paper is 7 pages or less, excluding the summary page and any citations/bibliography.
DEFICIENT

The paper is missing significant portions of the aforementioned requirements and/or is significantly under 7 pages of analysis in length (excluding summary page and citations/bibliography).
MISSING
Citations
15 %

Citations are used effectively, and proper notation is used.
OUTSTANDING

Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the students own voice and are cited properly within the text of the paper. A bibliography is included.
STRONG

Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the students own voice and most are cited properly within the text of the paper. A bibliography is included.
ADEQUATE

Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the students own voice - citations are not properly formatted. A bibliography is included.
LIMITED

The student uses language that is not his/her own and does not provide citations for support. No bibliography.
DEFICIENT
MISSING

No citations are included in the text.





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