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Position Paper Rubric
Position Paper Rubric
Students are to take a position on any issue, and defend/support that position.
Rubric Code:
DB88A7
By
laneyk
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Position Paper Rubric
Poor
3 pts
Fair
6 pts
Good
9 pts
Great
12 pts
Introduction
Poor
Does Not contain an introduction or thesis statement.
Fair
Contains an introduction and a thesis, but there is no transition between the two.
Good
Contains an introduction and a thesis, and the transition between the two is sufficient.
Great
Contains an introduction and a thesis, and the transition between the two is above standard.
Support Point One
Poor
Does not present a defensible point.
Fair
Offers a defensible point, but does not support it with fact-based data.
Good
Offers a defensible point, and supports it with fact-based data.
Great
Offers a defensible point, and supports it exceptionally well with fact-based data.
Support Point Two
Poor
Does not present a defensible point.
Fair
Offers a defensible point, but does not support it with fact-based data.
Good
Offers a defensible point, and supports it with fact-based data.
Great
Offers a defensible point, and supports it exceptionally well with fact-based data.
Drawback to Proposal
Poor
Does not present any drawbacks to proposed solution to water shortage.
Fair
Offers a drawback to proposed solution but does not support it with fact-based data.
Good
Offers a drawback to proposed solution and supports it with fact-based data.
Great
Offers a drawback to proposed solution and supports it exceptionally well with fact-based data.
Conclusion
Poor
The piece has no conclusion, it just ends.
Fair
The piece has a conclusion, but it fails to end it effectively.
Good
The piece has a conclusion that ends effectively.
Great
The piece has a conclusion that ends effectively, and promotes further thought on the subject.
Elaboration
Poor
Little or no elaboration/explanation.
Fair
Some explanation and interpretation.
Good
Adequately explains and draws conclusions.
Great
Skillfully presents detailed information with clear conclusions throughout the paper.
Grammar/Spelling
Poor
The essay lacks editing and review. It has distracting fragments/run-ons, usage errors, spelling. (More than 5 per page)
Fair
The essay has several errors. Needs editing. (Less than 5 per page)
Good
The grammar/spelling in this essay is good.
Few errors. (Less than 3 per page)
Great
The grammar is excellent. There are little to no mistakes.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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