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Positional Paper 
Paper and Presentation
Each student will prepare a positional paper, double-spaced, 12 pt font, Times New Roman, on the topic presented in class. The paper MUST link the topic to the overall theme of the class- A life worth living.
Rubric Code: R2X76A8
By Garryshultz
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Subject: Education  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Positional Paper
  Good

5 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

1 pts

Content

Should include 3 major points. 1. Academic endeavor using articles. 2. Your personal beliefs about the topic with additional support. 3. The connection of how this topic ties into the theme of the class of A life worth Living.
Good

Topic is clearly stated including personal position and theme.
Fair

Topic is stated but personal position or theme tie in is not made clear.
Poor

No clear discussion of topic in the paper or personal position or tie into theme.
Relevancy and Discussion

Good

Student discusses the relevancy of the topic and define important terms that have to do with the topic. Shows clear academic approach and endeavor.
Fair

Student discusses relevancy but does not explain significance. Shows some academic approach and endeavor.
Poor

Student does not discuss relevancy of topic nor do they briefly explain important terms. Shows no academic approach and Endeavor.
Relates topic to study of a worthy life

Good

Student makes a distinct connection between the topic and citing at least 3 articles given out in class along with information discussed in class using clear examples and details.
Fair

Student states a connection between the topic and citing 2 articles given out in class along with information discussed in class using clear examples and details.
Poor

Student does not make clear connections between topic and articles given out in class or what was discussed discussed in class. Student does not give clear examples and details.
Questions and Issues (opposing ideas)

Good

Questions and issues regarding topic are present and are clearly discussed with detail.
Fair

Questions and issues are stated however relevancy to the topic is not discussed.
Poor

Questions and issues are not clearly stated nor discussed in paper
Significance of topic

Good

Student discusses the significance of the topic and how it applies to life with a good amount of detail supporting their argument.
Fair

Student explains significance of topic however does not apply it to life with a some amount of detail supporting their argument.
Poor

Student does not clearly state any significance of topic and how it applies to life.
References

Use APA for referencing and Truabian for citing.
Good

3+ references are cited in the paper and listed at the end of paper in standard format
Fair

1-2 references and are cited in the paper and listed at the end of paper in standard format
Poor

no references and are cited in the paper and listed at the end of paper in standard format






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