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America's Amazon: CTE White Paper Rubric 
White Paper Rubric
By leveraging the power of Career and Technical Education, this white paper aims to provide a roadmap for unlocking the full potential of America's Amazon: the Delta, ensuring its preservation for future generations while fostering prosperity for local communities.
Rubric Code: K2476W6
By cpdelavega
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Insufficient

0 pts

Sufficient

6 pts

Adequate

8 pts

Accomplished

10 pts

Introductory Elements

Insufficient

Title page, table of contents, introduction, problem statement, background are missing or incomplete.
Sufficient

Title page, table of contents, introduction, problem statement, background are partially complete.
Adequate

Title page, table of contents, introduction, problem statement, background are present and somewhat developed.
Accomplished

Title page, table of contents, introduction, problem statement, and background are comprehensive and engaging.
Research

Insufficient

Lacks adequate supporting statistics, case studies, graphs, and/or credible sources.
Sufficient

Some supporting statistics, case studies, graphs, and/or sources are provided but are limited.
Adequate

Uses a variety of statistics, case studies, graphs, and/or sources to support arguments.
Accomplished

Extensively uses relevant statistics, case studies, graphs, and credible sources to strengthen arguments.
CTE Solution(s)

Insufficient

CTE solutions are missing or not relevant to the identified problems.
Sufficient

CTE solutions lack depth or may not fully address the identified problems.
Adequate

CTE solutions show relevance and offer some strategies to address the identified problems.
Accomplished

CTE solutions are comprehensive, effective, and directly tackle the identified problems.
Policy Recommendations

Insufficient

Policy recommendations are missing or disconnected from the CTE solutions proposed.
Sufficient

Policy recommendations are vaguely connected to CTE solutions but lack feasibility or effectiveness.
Adequate

Policy recommendations are relevant and somewhat feasible in conjunction with CTE solutions.
Accomplished

Policy recommendations are well-aligned, and practical, and enhance the effectiveness of CTE solutions.
Conclusion (Call to Action)

Insufficient

Conclusion lacks a clear call to action or fails to effectively summarize the paper.
Sufficient

Call to action is weak or minimally impactful in concluding the paper.
Adequate

Conclusion offers a reasonable call to action but may lack inspiration or urgency.
Accomplished

Conclusion provides a compelling call to action that resonates with the reader.
Visual Appeal

Insufficient

The presentation lacks visual appeal, with elements that are disorganized, poorly formatted, or distracting.
Visuals may be unclear or irrelevant to the content presented, hindering understanding. Overall design may appear amateurish or hastily put together, detracting from the professionalism of the presentation.
Sufficient

Basic visual elements are present, such as images, charts, or graphs, but they are not particularly impactful or well-integrated with the content.
Adequate

The presentation utilizes a variety of visually appealing elements to enhance comprehension and maintain audience interest.
Visuals are well-chosen, effectively integrated with the content, and contribute to a cohesive and polished overall design.
Accomplished

The presentation exhibits a high level of visual polish and professionalism, comparable to materials produced by experienced graphic designers or professional agencies.
Visual elements are expertly crafted and meticulously integrated with the content, enhancing clarity, impact, and aesthetic appeal.
Professionalism

Insufficient

Lacks professionalism in developing tone and language. Fails to convey a sense of competence or reliability.
Sufficient

Language and tone are somewhat professional. There may be occasional lapses or inconsistencies.
Adequate

Language and tone are consistently professional, conveying competence, and credibility.
Accomplished

Exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism, reflecting meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and clarity.
Rhetorical Techniques & Appeals

Insufficient

Little to no use of rhetorical techniques or development of rhetorical appeals in the paper for a specific target audience.
Sufficient

Sporadic use of rhetorical strategies and appeals with limited effectiveness for a specific target audience. .
Adequate

Uses rhetorical strategies and appeals with effectiveness to engage the target audience.
Accomplished

Skillfully utilizes a variety of rhetorical techniques to persuasively argue the case for a specific target audience.
Mechanics

Insufficient

7 or more spelling errors. More than 6 punctuation, capitalization and grammar errors.
Sufficient

6 or more spelling errors. 3-5 errors on punctuation and capitalization. 3-5 grammar errors.
Adequate

Mostly follows grammar and formatting guidelines with few errors. Less than 2 spelling errors. No punctuation, grammar, or capitalization errors.
Accomplished

High level of attention to detail, grammar, and adherence to formatting guidelines. No spelling errors. Accurate punctuation and no grammar errors.
References (APA Style/Formatting)

Insufficient

Missing or improperly formatted references according to APA style.
Sufficient

Some references provided but lack proper APA formatting.
Adequate

Most references are properly formatted in APA style.
Accomplished

All references are correctly cited and follow APA formatting guidelines.






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