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DRUG POLICY ANALYSIS RUBRIC POLICY ANALYSIS PAPER POLICY ANALYSIS PAPER Rubric Code: J246666 By aulova Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Law Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Policy Analysis Paper
	OUTSTANDING 10 pts	STRONG 8 pts	ADEQUATE 6 pts	LIMITED 4 pts	DEFICIENT 2 pts	MISSING 0 pts
Introduction of Problem 20 %	OUTSTANDING Problem is thoroughly described and explicitly stated.The history of the problem is included. Key terms, definitions, and stakeholders are included and defined.	STRONG Problem is clearly described and/ or stated. Key terms, definitions, and stakeholders are included and/or defined	ADEQUATE Problem is described or stated. Key terms, definitions, or stakeholders are included or defined	LIMITED Problem is vaguely expressed. Key terms and definitions are included	DEFICIENT Problem is vaguely expressed	MISSING Missing
Stance on Problem 15 %	OUTSTANDING Presents a well-considered position on the issue.	STRONG Presents a well-considered position on the issue.	ADEQUATE Presents a clear position on the issue.	LIMITED Presents a vague or limited position on the issue.	DEFICIENT Is unclear or seriously limited in presenting or developing a position on the issue.	MISSING Missing
Policy Environment 20 %	OUTSTANDING Evaluative review of the policy is included. All relevant legislative, judicial, and regulatory policy factors affecting the policy are addressed. Ambiguities, conflicts, problems, and contradictions related to the policies are explained.	STRONG Explains the factors impacting the policy with logically sound reasons and/or well-chosen examples.	ADEQUATE Explains most of the factors impacting the policy with relevant reasons and/or examples.	LIMITED Weakly presents relevant reasons or examples.	DEFICIENT Provides few, if any,relevant reasons or examples.	MISSING Missing
Efficiency of Policy 20 %	OUTSTANDING Clarifies the underlying assumptions and effectiveness of the current policy, including, effects on and roles of key stakeholders. Assesses the efficiency of the current policy	STRONG Discussion is focused and generally well-organized, connecting ideas appropriately. The efficiency of the current policy is assessed.	ADEQUATE Is adequately focused and organized, but does not assess the efficiency of the current policy.	LIMITED Is poorly focused and/or poorly-organized.	DEFICIENT Is unfocused and/or disorganized.	MISSING Missing
Usage of Data 15 %	OUTSTANDING Paper uses at least 5 sources of data (overdose rates, treatment rates, cost rates, type of drugs, population, etc.) to back up the policy's purpose and intent.	STRONG Paper uses at least 4 sources of data (overdose rates, treatment rates, cost rates, type of drugs, population, etc.)	ADEQUATE Paper uses at least 3 sources of data (overdose rates, treatment rates, cost rates, type of drugs, population, etc.)	LIMITED Paper uses at least 2 sources of data (overdose rates, treatment rates, cost rates, type of drugs, population, etc.)	DEFICIENT Paper uses 1 source of data (overdose rates, treatment rates, cost rates, type of drugs, population, etc.)	MISSING Missing
Policy Alternatives 10 %	OUTSTANDING Two or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. A thorough cost-benefit analysis is provided for each policy alternative.	STRONG Two or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. An adequate cost-benefit analysis is included for each policy alternative	ADEQUATE One or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. A thorough cost-benefit analysis is provided for each policy alternative.	LIMITED One or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. An adequate cost-benefit analysis is included for each policy alternative	DEFICIENT One alternative to the current policy is presented.	MISSING Missing
Grammar and Written Communication 10 %	OUTSTANDING Excellent mechanics, grammar, word usage. Language is clear and appropriate. Writing style is effective.	STRONG Expresses ideas clearly and well, using appropriate vocabulary and sentence variety. May have errors in mechanics, grammar, or word usage.	ADEQUATE Expresses ideas with reasonable clarity. Contains signficant errors in mechanics, grammar, or word usage.	LIMITED Has problems in language and sentence structure that result in a lack of clarity.Contains occasional major errors or frequent minor errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics.	DEFICIENT Has serious problems in the use of language and sentence structure that frequently interfere with meaning. Contains serious errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics obscure meaning	MISSING
Strength of analysis 10 %	OUTSTANDING Each assertion is supported with researchable and verifiable support from reputable sources. No bias is evident in the analysis.	STRONG Assertions are generally well-researched and supported by appropriate reference materials. No bias is evident in the analysis.	ADEQUATE Some evidence is provided to support many of the assertions, but not all. Reference materials may be inappropriate.	LIMITED Evidence is provided to support many of the assertions, the analysis is biased.	DEFICIENT Assertions and statements are weak, unsupported or biased.	MISSING Missing
Policy Focus 20 %	OUTSTANDING The policy provides narrow focus on specific problems and ensures to help as many areas/margins of people as possible.	STRONG The policy provides focus on specific problems and ensures to help a large margin of people.	ADEQUATE The policy provides some focus on a specific problem/s and aims to help a large margin of people.	LIMITED The policy provides some focus on a specific problem and aims to help a specific group of people.	DEFICIENT The policy provides little to no focus on a specific problem and aims to help a general population.	MISSING Missing

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