bill tracking
student1506GOVT 2306 Bill Tracking Paper Grading Rubric
Element |
Beginning |
Developing |
Accomplished |
Exemplary |
Points |
Paper Format
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1.25 Points Wrote less than 4 full pages for the body of the paper.
Did not use MLA template or template has more than 4 formatting errors. |
2.5 Points Wrote 3 pages for the body of the paper.
Used MLA template and has less than 4 formatting errors.
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3.75 Points Wrote 3 pages for the body of the paper.
Used MLA template and has less than 2 formatting errors. |
5 Points Wrote 3 pages for the body of the paper.
Used MLA template.
Template has no formatting errors. |
5
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Control of Syntax & Mechanics
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1.25 Points Student does not use correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Multiple errors occur. |
2.5 Points Student assignment contains some incorrect grammar, spelling punctuation, and capitalization. |
3.75 Points Student assignment contains few instances of incorrect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. |
5 Points Student uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. |
5 |
Introduction
Context & Purpose
Position
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2.5 Points Specific position is not stated in the introduction.
Omits introductory paragraph. |
5 Points In the introductory paragraph, a specific position is not clearly stated or the thesis is too simplistic –it is hard to tell what direction the paper is going. |
7.5 Points In the introductory paragraph the paper overview is clear but it does not fully take into account complexities of the issues / topic that will be discussed. |
10 Points In the introductory paragraph, a specific position is stated and information is given that demonstrates complexities of the issues have been considered. |
10 |
Paper Contents
Explanation of Issues
Knowledge, Research & Views Included
Content Development
Analysis |
7.5 Points A variety of information is not presented or the presentation is inaccurate.
Few concepts and explanations addressed in a context-rich manner.
Paper exceeds more than 30% direct quotes.
Topic viewpoints and issues are stated without clarification.
Little analysis to compare and contrast information.
Sources are not used to their full capability and are not placed in a logical place in the paper to show thorough analysis. |
15 Points A variety of information is presented but presentation is shallow and simplistic.
Some key concepts and explanations are addressed in a somewhat organized, context-rich manner. Paper contains no more than 30% direct quotes.
Topic viewpoints and issues are stated but descriptions are ambiguous and vague.
Some analysis to compare and contrast source information.
Sources could be used in a more effective manner. |
22.5 Points A variety of information is acknowledged, but details are not fully presented.
Most key concepts and explanations are addressed in an organized, context-rich manner. Paper contains no more than 20% direct quotes.
Topic viewpoints and issues are stated and defined so that understanding is not seriously impeded by omissions.
Adequate analysis to compare and contrast source information. Sources are properly relied upon, placed, and used. |
30 Points A variety of information is presented accurately with detail.
Key concepts and explanations are addressed in a comprehensive, organized, context-rich manner. Paper contains no more than 20% direct quotes.
Topic viewpoints and issues are clearly stated and defined with all relevant information necessary for full understanding.
Complete analysis to compare and contrast source information. |
30 |
Conclusion
Influence of Context & Assumptions |
2.5 Points Poor summary of information.
Conclusion is inconsistently tied to the information presented. |
5 Points Shallow summary of information.
Conclusion is tied to information but does not show understanding of material. |
7.5 Points Good summary of information.
Conclusion is logical and related to paper, but is weakly tied to evidence presented in the paper. |
10 Points Excellent summary of information.
Conclusion and related outcomes are logical and reflect evaluation based on evidence included in the paper. |
10 |
Evidence
References |
3.75 Points Complete, accurate MLA citations for a minimum of 2 sources that meet assignment criteria.
Less than 70% of the in-text citations are complete. |
7.5 Points Complete, accurate MLA citations for a minimum of 3 sources that meet assignment criteria.
70% of the in-text citations are complete and accurate. |
11.25 Points Complete, accurate MLA citations for a minimum of 4 sources that meet assignment criteria.
80% of the in-text citations are complete and accurate. |
15 Points Complete, accurate MLA citations for a minimum of 4 sources that meet assignment criteria.
All in-text citations are complete and accurate. |
15 |
Total |
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75 |