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Rubric Code: RXAX5X8
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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  Exemplary

100 pts

Proficient

80 pts

Needs Improvement

70 pts

Quality of Evidence
30 %

Exemplary

Incorporation of multiple sources of scholarly and factual evidence which analyze and address the policy issue.
Proficient

Incorporation of sources which cite positions but do not specifically address the policy issue. Sources are scholarly and factually based.
Needs Improvement

Incorporation of sources which lack relevance to the assignment or do not cover areas required in the guidelines or are non-scholarly/factually based.
Use of Resources
20 %

Exemplary

Uses evidence which creatively and comprehensively incorporates resources from multiple sources in addition to those provided within the course
Proficient

Uses evidence which competently integrates resources available publicly but minimal evidence from provided resources is incorporated
Needs Improvement

Uses evidence which does not incorporate assignment resources or focuses on one resource to the exclusion of others
Policy Analysis
20 %

Exemplary

Clear, comprehensive and concise analysis of the policy issue including responses to all components of questions and criteria listed in the guidelines provided for the assignment within length limits provided.
Proficient

Clear identification of the policy issue with all key elements present but lacking components of the questions and criteria or unable to adhere to length requirements for assignment.
Needs Improvement

Inadequate or unclear identification of the policy issue and the elements provided in the guidelines. Missing key elements which impact the conclusion of the analysis.
Formatting
10 %

Exemplary

Paper follows logical format as provided in content guideline and template including all elements of required content: executive summary, problem statement, introduction, approaches, conclusion and references and use of a recommended citation format.
Proficient

Paper follows logical format as provided in content guideline and template however some elements of required content: executive summary, problem statement, introduction, approaches, conclusion and references have minimal errors or omissions or format is inconsistent.
Needs Improvement

Paper does not follow logical format as provided in content guideline and template/ missing substantial elements of required content: executive summary, problem statement, introduction, approaches, conclusion and references or formatting which is not appropriate for policy brief.
Recommendation and Conclusions
20 %

Exemplary

Description of the plan of action is clear and addresses policy options comprehensively. Paper incorporates comprehensive knowledge of policy terminology and analysis.
Proficient

Description of the plan of action is clear with a basic incorporation of policy terminology and analysis.
Needs Improvement

Description of the plan of action lacks clarity, legality, and/or incorporation of accurate policy terminology and analysis.










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