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Analysis of Issue Writing Assignment (Inquiry) 
GEA3600/AFA3930:Analysis of Issues - Fall 2015
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Rubric Code: XXX94W9
By jerrypilot62
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Subject: Geography  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Needs Improvement

Level 1

(N/A)

Satisfactory

Level 2

(N/A)

Good

Level 3

(N/A)

Excellent

Level 4

(N/A)

Thesis

Introduction contains clear thesis statement
Needs Improvement

- thesis is lacking or not included

0 - 1 pt
Satisfactory

- thesis statement is mostly clear

1.5 - 2 pts
Good

- introduction establishes thesis clearly

2.5 - 3 pts
Excellent

- introduction clearly states a strong thesis

3.5 - 4 pts
Content & Development

Using geographical and accurate infromation and evidence
Needs Improvement

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.

0-6 pts
Satisfactory

-Content is adequate, but lacks depth or breadth
-Major points are included but not well discussed.
-Some references are not clearly relevant to the issue.

7 pts
Good

- Content is good but could be more comprehensive and/or persuasive.
- Major points are included, and discussed.
- Supporting references are inadequate or not relevant.
- Content is very good.

8 pts
Excellent

- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.

9-10 pts
Organization & Structure

effective use of language presents a clear and organized message
Needs Improvement

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraph is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.

0-1 pt
Satisfactory

-Structure is good, but not clearly organized.
-Paragraphs are overly long and not focused on one topic.

2 pts
Good

- Structure of most paragraphs is easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are good but could be improved.

3 pts
Excellent

- Structure of most paragraphs is clear and easy to follow.
-Report looks organized and engaging.

4 pts
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

the writing does not interfer with the readers understanding of the content being presented
Needs Improvement

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.

0-0.5 pt
Satisfactory

-Paper contains several recurring grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
-Language is more informal in tone than it should be for a course report.

1 pt.
Good

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language is appropriate for formal report; includes some jargon or informal tone that could have been avoided.

2 pts
Excellent

- Rules of grammar, usage, punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.

3 pts
Conclusion

Concluding statement used to summarize or answer
Needs Improvement

- conclusion not present or not clearly stated

0 - 1 pt
Satisfactory

- conclusion limited connection of facts presented

1.5 - 2 pts
Good

- good conclusion with most key facts

2.5 - 3 pts
Excellent

- sound conclusion; fully supportable by all key facts

3.5 - 4 pts
References

Needs Improvement

-Student has fewer than 5 references.
-Did not use MLA or APA style.

0 pt
Satisfactory

-Student has at leaset 5 references.
-Some consistency in use of MLA or APA style when listed at end of report.

0.5-1 pt
Good

-Student has at least 5 references.
-Uses MLA or APA style when listing references at end of report.

1 pt
Excellent

-Student has at least 5 references.
-Used MLA or APA style consistently in References List at end of report.

1 pt






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