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Legal Brief Rubric 
Legal Brief Rubric
Rubric Code: W2X8936
By Morales35
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

2 pts

Acceptable

1 pts

Not In Evidence

0.5 pts

Facts

Irrefutable info from text for developing argument
Excellent

All facts come directly from text and are irrefutable; All facts provided relate directly to developing argument and seem carefully chosen
Acceptable

Most facts come directly from text, with the exception of one or two logical inferences; Most facts provided relate directly to developing argument and seem well chosen
Not In Evidence

Few, if any, facts come directly from text and are irrefutable; Facts provided unrelated to development of argument; facts seem included at random
Argument/Reasoning

Claims, reasons, and evidence provided to make case
Excellent

Argument claims are founded upon details taken directly from text; sufficient reasons follow logically from claims and are supported with strong evidence directly from text; argument is thorough and thoroughly convincing
Acceptable

Argument claims are founded upon details inferred from text, though not always logically; reasons follow from claims and some are supported with evidence directly from text; argument is somewhat convincing
Not In Evidence

Argument claims are unclear or irrelevant; Reasons and evidence, if any, are illogical and insufficient; Argument not truly made
Counterargument

Opposing viewpoints, including claims, reasons, and evidence, addressed and responded to
Excellent

Counterargument considers opposing views that are obvious as well as those that are less obvious; Counterargument refutes all opposing viewpoints considered; Counterarguments and refutations are well-reasoned and provide sufficient direct evidence for support
Acceptable

Counterargument considers opposing views, though misses some obvious ones; Counterargument refutes some opposing viewpoints considered; Counterarguments and refutations are somewhat well-reasoned and provide some direct evidence for support
Not In Evidence

Counterargument not evident
Cohesiveness and Terminology

Considerations of writing style, especially voice, word choice, and sentence fluency
Excellent

Sentences are fluid and varied in structure; Word choice reflects legal terms used effectively and correctly; Voice reflects strong conviction of legal team where appropriate and reads objectively when necessary
Acceptable

Sentences fluidity disjointed in places and with little variation in structure; Word choice reflects legal terms, though not always correctly; Voice reflects objectivity primarily, with little conviction evident
Not In Evidence

Sentences very choppy or incomplete; No legal terminology in evidence; No clear sense of voice or conviction
Formatting

Considerations of structure, especially organization and conventions
Excellent

Includes all of the following in order and clearly identified - caption, preliminary statement, facts, argument, counter-argument, and conclusion; No errors in grammar, usage, ad mechanics
Acceptable

Includes most of the following, though not in order and/or clearly identified - caption, preliminary statement, facts, argument, counter-argument, and conclusion; Some errors in grammar, usage, ad mechanics detract from meaning
Not In Evidence

Includes few of the following, neither in order nor clearly identified - caption, preliminary statement, facts, argument, counter-argument, and conclusion; Many errors in grammar, usage, ad mechanics make meaning difficult to grasp




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