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American Civil War: Causes

Student paper discussing the various causes of the American Civil war and then arguing which cause they believe to be

Rubric Code: UX758X9

By GreggCooley

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Subject: History

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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	Poor 10 pts	Fair 20 pts	Good 30 pts	Excellent 40 pts	Perfect 50 pts
Argument	Poor Student does not clearly state what cause they believe from their research to be the primary cause of the Civil war.	Fair Student clearly states what they believe was the primary cause of the war but fails to elaborate sufficiently.	Good Student clearly states what they believe to be the primary cause of the war and provides acceptable support for their argument.	Excellent Student clearly states what they believe to be the primary cause of the war and provides above average support for their argument.	Perfect Student clearly states what they believe to be the primary cause of the war and solid evidence and well supported data for their argument.
Critical Understanding	Poor Student does not show an understanding of various view points on various causes.	Fair Student shows some understanding of various view points on various causes.	Good Student shows solid understanding of various view points on various causes.	Excellent Student shows in-depth examination and understanding of various view points on various causes.	Perfect Student shows highly detailed, well sourced, and in-depth examination and understanding of various view points on various causes.
Presentation	Poor Student's presentation is riddled with spelling and or grammar errors and does not conform with acceptable parameters.	Fair Student's presentation has numerous spelling and or grammar mistakes but is within acceptable format.	Good Student's presentation has some spelling and or grammar mistakes and is with acceptable format.	Excellent Student's presentation has few spelling and or grammar mistakes and is within acceptable format.	Perfect Student's presentation has no spelling and or grammar mistakes and is within acceptable format.
Following Directions	Poor Student did not follow directions and several pieces are missing or irrelevant.	Fair All parts of the assignment are completed. Some pieces are relevant and cohesive but flawed.	Good All parts of the assignment are completed. Most pieces are relevant and cohesive but flawed.	Excellent All parts of the assignment are completed. Most pieces are relevant and cohesive.	Perfect All parts of the assignment are completed. All pieces are relevant and cohesive.