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Written Assignment

Paper #2: Research Essay

Grading Rubric for first full essay

Rubric Code: NA9227

By asadsfarhad

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Subject: Political Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Post Graduate

Criteria 100 %
	Needs Improvement 5 pts	Developing 10 pts	Meets Expectations 15 pts	Exceeds Expectations 20 pts
Content & Organization 60 %
1 20 % All key elements of the assignments are covered.	Needs Improvement Signifcant elements of the assignment are missing.	Developing Writer may not have fully understood the assignment and is missing some elements.	Meets Expectations Writer understands the assignment and generally covers all required elements.	Exceeds Expectations Writer meets all elements of the assignment,exceeds requirements in certain key areas.
2 20 % The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.	Needs Improvement The content is not from credible sources or is not persuasive.	Developing The content leads the reader to some opinion, but he may need more material and persuasion to be convinced.	Meets Expectations The content covers a good deal of material quite accurately and persuasively. It covers material well.	Exceeds Expectations The content is exceptionally comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. It sparks new ideas.
3 20 % Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.	Needs Improvement The paper is lacking organization of ideas.	Developing The paper follows a rudimentary organizational pattern.	Meets Expectations The essay is clearly organized with a thesis, topic sentences, developed paragraphs, and a strong conclusion.	Exceeds Expectations The essay is exceptionally organized. Additionally, the organization lends itself well to the argument. An opposing view is explained, considered, and rebutted.
Mechanics & Format 40 %
1 15 % The paper follows consistent formatting in either APA or MLA.	Needs Improvement A formatting style is not recognizable.	Developing The format follows the rules of APA or MLA at least to the point that the paper looks as though it is formatted correctly.	Meets Expectations The format is consistent and has minimal errors.	Exceeds Expectations The format is consistent and error free.
2 15 % Correctly cite original works within the body of the paper.	Needs Improvement Citation errors indicate plagiarism.	Developing Citation errors indicate writer needs to review formatting rules.	Meets Expectations Citations are nearly perfect with only a minor error on one or two entries.	Exceeds Expectations Citations are correctly formatted.
3 10 % Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct.	Needs Improvement Errors in this area of assessment lead to confusion of ideas.	Developing An occasional error in this area may cause the reader to a moment of confusion.	Meets Expectations There are very few errors in this area. Any mistakes are usually typos.	Exceeds Expectations The paper follows the major conventions of grammar and punctuation leading to a clear and understandable expression of ideas.

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