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Supreme Court Case Analytical Paper 
Supreme Court Case Research Paper
Students will research a landmark Supreme Court case and write about it and its effects on future generations.
Rubric Code: EX85C6B
By ElizabethFord19
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Supreme Court Case Research Paper
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction

Excellent

The introduction is inviting, compelling, names the Landmark case, and outlines the main points in the body of the paper.
Good

The introduction names the Landmark case, and outlines the main points in the body of the paper.
Fair

The introduction names the Landmark case, but does not address the main points in the body of the paper, or incorrectly identifies the main points of the paper.
Poor

The introduction does not name the Landmark case and does not preview what will be discussed in the paper.
Essay structure/Sequencing

Excellent

Arguments and support are provided in a logical order that makes it easy and interesting to follow.
Good

Arguments and support are provided in a fairly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to follow.
Fair

A few of the support details or arguments are not in an expected order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem a little confusing.
Poor

Many of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem very confusing.
Accuracy of Facts and Backstory

Excellent

Case is described in full detail. Factual synopsis of who, what, when, where, and why are included. There are not mistakes in fact.
Good

Case is described but missing a few details. There are little to no mistakes in facts.
Fair

Some detail of case is present, could have used more information. Quite a few misunderstandings or mistakes in facts are made.
Poor

No details of case history is present. All facts are misrepresented if provided.
Constitution & Law-in-Question

Excellent

Identifies constitutional element correctly and compares it against a correctly identified law-in-question. There is evidence to suggest the student knows the constitutional element will supersede the law-in-question.
Good

Identifies constitutional element correctly and compares it against a correctly identified law-in-question.
Fair

One or more aspects of the Constitutional elements or law-in-question are not explained well or misunderstood.
Poor

There is no mention of constitutional element and/or the law-in-question.
Analyze & Interpret lasting impact

Student will analyze the Majority Opinion of court and then interpret its lasting impact on society even today.
Excellent

Correctly analyzes the outcome of the ruling of the court and then uses original thought to interpret how this case effects American society.
Good

Correctly analyzes the outcome of the ruling of the court and then uses some interpretation skills to determine lasting impact on American society.
Fair

Analyzes the outcome of the ruling of the court, however, either incorrectly interprets the lasting impact or does not interpret its impact past the individuals involved in the case.
Poor

Does not Analyze or attempt to explain the majority opinion of the court.
Editing and Grammar

Excellent

No grammatical errors or spelling that distracts the reader from the content. I can see evidence in the final draft the peer-editing advice was applied.
Good

Few grammatical errors, perfect spelling, punctuation, citations. I see some evidence in the final draft the peer-editing advice was applied.
Fair

Some grammatical errors, some poor spelling, punctuation, minor citation errors. Little to no evidence the peer-editing advice was applied.
Poor

Many grammatical errors, poor spelling, punctuation, citations. Evidence suggests the peer-editing advice was ignored.
Conclusion

Excellent

The conclusion is strong and restates the significance of the Landmark case on society, as well as giving the case context or purpose for the readers' life.
Good

The conclusion is restates the significance of the Landmark case on society, but may not be particularly engaging.
Fair

The conclusion is there but may not build a strong sense of the overall significance of the case.
Poor

Student does not have a conclusion or it does not restate the significance of the landmark case.
Sources/works cited

Students will decide criteria for first sourcing exercise.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor






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