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PS 106 Honors Project Rubric 2

POLS C1000 Honors Project Rubric 2

Rubric Code: V252A25

By schapin

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Subject: Political Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

PS 106 Honors Project Paper
	OUTSTANDING 10 pts	STRONG 8 pts	ADEQUATE 6 pts	LIMITED 4 pts	DEFICIENT 2 pts	MISSING 0 pts
Introduction of Problem/Policy	OUTSTANDING Problem or issue is thoroughly described. A brief history/background of the problem or issue is included. Key terms, stakeholders, and policy areas needing analysis and resolution are defined.	STRONG Problem or issue is adequately described. A brief history/background of the problem or issue is included. Key terms, stakeholders, and policy areas needing analysis and resolution are defined.	ADEQUATE Problem or issue is vaguely described. A vague history/background of the problem or issue is included. Key terms, stakeholders, and policy areas needing analysis and resolution are vaguely defined.	LIMITED Problem or issue is not clearly described. A brief history/background of the problem or issue is included, but inadequate or unclear. Key terms, stakeholders, and policy areas needing analysis and resolution may be missing. Shows bias.	DEFICIENT Is unclear or seriously limited in presenting or developing the issue. Shows bias.	MISSING Missing, biased, or incorrect.
Issue Environment	OUTSTANDING Evaluative review of the issue is included. All relevant international players affecting the issue are addressed. Ambiguities, conflicts, problems, and contradictions related to the issue are explained.	STRONG Evaluative review of the issue is included. Some relevant international players affecting the issue are addressed. Ambiguities, conflicts, problems, and contradictions related to the issue may not be explained.	ADEQUATE Explains most of the factors impacting the issue with relevant reasons and/or examples.	LIMITED Is weak in explaining factors impacting the issue and may not provide relevant reasons and/or examples. Shows bias.	DEFICIENT Provides few, if any, relevant reasons or examples. Shows bias.	MISSING Missing, biased, or incorrect.
Role of the United Nations	OUTSTANDING Clearly defines and describes the history and current role of the United Nations in International Relations.	STRONG Adequately defines and describes the history and current role of the United Nations in International Relations.	ADEQUATE Either defines or describes the history or current role of the United Nations in International Relations, but not both.	LIMITED Shows bias.	DEFICIENT .Shows bias.	MISSING Missing, shows bias, or incorrect.
IR Theory Which International Relations Theory/Perspective/Lens are you choosing?	OUTSTANDING International Relations Perspective is clearly and thoroughly defined and explained. Including its strengths and possible weaknesses. It is correctly applied to the issue as an International Relations "lens" for evaluating and addressing the issue.	STRONG International Relations Perspective is defined and explained, including its strengths and possible weaknesses though the explanation may be lacking depth. It is correctly applied to the issue as an International Relations "lens" for evaluating and addressing the issue.	ADEQUATE International Relations Perspective is defined but not thoroughly explained. The discussion may only include the perspective's strengths. Its application to the issue as an International Relations "lens" for evaluating and addressing the issue may be inadequate.	LIMITED International Relations Perspective is defined but not thoroughly explained. The discussion may only include the perspective's strengths. It is Its application to the issue as an International Relations "lens" for evaluating and addressing the issue is incorrect. Shows bias.	DEFICIENT International Relations Perspective is not defined or explained. Strengths and weaknesses missing. Its application to the issue as an International Relations "lens" for evaluating and addressing the issue is incorrect. Shows bias.	MISSING Missing, shows bias. or incorrect.
Written Communication	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. Shows bias.	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. Shows bias.	MISSING Shows bias.
Strength of analysis	OUTSTANDING Each assertion is supported with researchable and verifiable support from reputable sources. No bias is evident in the analysis.	STRONG Assertions are generally well-researched and supported by appropriate reference materials. No bias is evident in the analysis.	ADEQUATE Some evidence is provided to support many of the assertions, but not all. Reference materials may be inappropriate.	LIMITED Evidence is provided to support many of the assertions, the analysis is biased.	DEFICIENT Assertions and statements are weak, unsupported or biased.	MISSING Shows bias.
Format	OUTSTANDING The paper includes all required formatting: Paper is 8-10 pages, typed using 10-12pt font, normal margins.	STRONG The paper meets the page requirement, but it either does not meet the font or margin requirement.	ADEQUATE The paper meets the page requirement, but it does not meet the font or margin requirement.	LIMITED	DEFICIENT	MISSING The paper does not meet the page requirement, regardless of whether or not it meets the other requirements.
Citations	OUTSTANDING Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the student's own voice and are cited properly using MLA or APA format within the text and in the works cited page of the paper.	STRONG Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the student's own voice, and most are cited properly within the text using MLA or APA format, within the text and in the works cited page of the paper.	ADEQUATE Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the students own voice - citations are not properly formatted.	LIMITED The student uses language that is not his/her own and does not provide citations for support. Citations not appropriate for college paper and/or biased.	DEFICIENT Citations not appropriate for college paper and/or biased.	MISSING No citations are included in the text.
Research skills	OUTSTANDING Paper uses 8 sources, at least 5 are scholarly sources.	STRONG Paper uses less than 8 sources, but 5 are scholarly.	ADEQUATE Paper uses at least 8 sources. Fewer than 5 are scholarly.	LIMITED Sources not appropriate for college paper and/or biased. Paper uses fewer than 8 sources and less than 5 are scholarly.	DEFICIENT Sources are not appropriate for an academic paper/ and/or biased. Uses less than half the required sources.	MISSING Fewer than 3 sources and/or inappropriate sources for college paper and or/ biased sources.

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