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Tabakianessay
Rubric for evaluating student assignments for essays written in a political science course. Students are to base arguments from a theoretical perspective. I also utilize this rubric in a history course examing elite influence in our society. We focus on various theoretical perspectives in all my courses: rational choice, elitism, pluralism, etc.
Rubric Code: E46B9X
By juanfpino
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Subject: Political Science  
Type: Writing  
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  Needs Improvement

1 pts

Adequate

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Excelling

4 pts

Content & Development

supporting materials and ideas
Needs Improvement

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
-Content is incomplete.
-Missing research.
-Major points are not clear and/or persuasive.
--Most of the research stands alone (with little explanation from author) and/or assignment is too reliant on outside research.
Adequate

ADEQUATE
-Content is not comprehensive and/or persuasive.
-Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
-Research is anadequate or does not address main points or thesis.
-Much of the research stands alone (with little explanation from author).
-Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Proficient

PROFICIENT
-Content is accurate, and persuasive.
-Major points are stated and are somewhat supported.
-Research is adequate, timely and addresses main points and thesis is introduced and explained by the author.
-Content and purpose of the writing are mostly clear.
Excelling

EXCELLING
-Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
-Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
-Research is extensive, timely and addresses main points and thesis.
-Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure

organization of paper and paragraphs
Needs Improvement

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
-Information in the assignment is disorganized, and not logically or effectively structured.
-Paragraphs are not constructed well.
-Sentences are not related withing paragraphs.
Adequate

ADEQUATE
-Most information in the assignment is well-organized, with some well-constructed paragraphs.
-Some paragraphs include an introductory sentence, explanations or details, and a concluding sentence.
Proficient

PROFICIENT
-Information in the assignment is well organized, with well constructed paragraphs.
-Good connections among ideas are made.
-Most paragraphs include an introductory sentence, explanations or details, a concluding sentence/impact and a transition.
Excelling

EXCELLING
-Information in the assignment is logically and creatively organized and flows smoothly, with unity and coherence.
-Evident, and smooth transitions throughout.
-All paragraphs include an introductory sentence, explanation or details, and a concluding sentence/impact.
Format (includes images)

MLA, APA, or Chicago (Turabian) format
Needs Improvement

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
-Assignment lacks many elements of correct formatting.
-Assignment is under word length.
-Student needs to use greater care in documenting sources.
Adequate

ADEQUATE
-Assignment follows most guidelines.
-Assignment is under word length.
-Student attempted to document sources, but many are not in MLA/Chicago/APA format.
-Some citations are used improperly, and/or some lead-ins are incorrectly done.
Proficient

PROFICIENT
-Assignment is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Student attempted to document sources, but some are not in MLA/Chicago/APA format.
-Some citations are used improperly, and/or some lead-ins are incorrectly done.
Excelling

EXCELLING
-Assignment is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Student documented sources with great care.
-All sources are accurately and uniformly documented in MLA/Chicago/APA format.
-Citations are used properly where needed. Lead-ins are done correctly.
Theoretical Arguments

Needs Improvement

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
-Bare understanding of the field.
-No balancing of various theoretical arguments (example: elitism with pluralism).
Heavily biased towards either personal opinion or one particular theory.
-Lacks citations of course texts and course literature.
Adequate

ADEQUATE
- Little understanding of the field.
-Some effort made to balance various theoretical arguments (example: elitism versus pluralism), but is overly biased towards one theory.
-Practically no referencing of course texts and course lecture.
Proficient

PROFICIENT
-Somewhat understanding of the field.
-Balances various theoretical arguments (example: elitism with pluralism), but remains somewhat biased towards one theory.
-Lacks citations of course texts and course lecture.
Excelling

EXCELLING
-Demonstrates strong understanding of the field.
-Balances various theoretical arguments (example: elitism with pluralism).
-Proper utlization of theory to explain past, present and predict future events)
-Cites various sources, including course texts, supplemental literature and course lecture.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Needs Improvement

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
-Student shows very little mastery of mechanics.
-Numerous errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar greatly interfere with meaning.
-Many pronoun/antecedent agreement problems.
-Slang, and/or pronouns are frequently used.
Adequate

ADEQUATE
-Student shows average mastery of mechanics. Although errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are evident, the meaning mostly remains clear.
-Some pronoun/antecedent agreement problems.
-Some slang, and/or personal pronouns are being used.
Proficient

PROFICIENT
-Student shows above average mastery of mechanics.
-Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical errors are minor and do not interfere with meaning.
-Few pronoun/antecedent problems.
-No slang, or pronouns are used.
Excelling

EXCELLING
-Student shows excellent mastery of mechanics.
-Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are correct.
-No pronoun/antecedent agreement problems.
-No slang, or personal pronouns are used.





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