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Participation in Government Final Paper

Final Examination Question - All Courses

Issue paper: “Define, describe, and explain the politics of any public issue of national or state importance.” Students cannot write on issues of legalization of marijuana, immigration, abortion or gay rights.

Rubric Code: Q7AXCX

By georgelyon

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Subject: Political Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Final Issue Paper Enter rubric description
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Description of Issue Enter criteria description	Poor Attempts to describe the topic but with little or no focus.	Fair Addresses the topic, though the focus may shift.	Good Addresses the topic adequately and identifies a reason for the controversy.	Excellent Presents a clearly focused main idea that addresses the topic and identifies why it is a major issue.
First Viewpoint Presents and discusses one side of the issue.	Poor Is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples.	Fair Develops the position with relevant reasons and examples.	Good Develops the position with logically sound and well-chosen examples.	Excellent Develops the position with compelling reasons and persuasive examples.
Second Viewpoint Presents and discusses an opposing side of the issue.	Poor Is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples.	Fair Develops the position with relevant reasons and examples.	Good Develops the position with logically sound and well-chosen examples.	Excellent Develops the position with compelling reasons and persuasive examples.
Student viewpoint Explains what the student believes and why.	Poor Is unclear or seriously limited in presenting or developing a position on the issue.	Fair Presents a vague or limited position on the issue.	Good Presents a clear position on the issue.	Excellent Presents an insightful position on the issue.
Research demonstration	Poor Presents little or no research.	Fair Presents some research.	Good Presents research which is used effectively.	Excellent Presents very thorough research which is used to make a strong argument.
Works Cited	Poor Works Cited is missing or contains fewer than 3 resources.	Fair Works Cited is present and 3-4 resources are used.	Good Works Cited is mostly in correct form and 4-5 resources are used.	Excellent Works Cited uses correct form, and at least 5 resources were used.
Mechanics Spelling, punctuation, grammar and writing skills	Poor Many spelling or punctuation errors. Paper is poorly written.	Fair Several spelling and/or punctuation errors. The paper is adequately written.	Good One or two spelling and/or punctuation errors. The paper is relatively well-written.	Excellent No grammatical or punctuation errors. The paper is well-written.