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Position paper
Position paper
Rubric Code:
KXCAB92
By
kfasanella
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Subject:
Education
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Position paper
10
0 pts
20
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30
0 pts
40
0 pts
Thesis
0
Clear thesis/position stated in the introduction.
0
Clear thesis/position stated but not in the introduction.
0
Thesis/position is vague and could be clearer.
0
No thesis or position is stated in the paper.
Style & Mechanics
0
No or minimal errors in grammar, punctuation, & spelling.
0
Few errors in grammar, punctuation & spelling with minimal distraction of paper's flow & main content.
0
Grammar, punctuation & spelling errors occur frequently and distract from the flow and understanding of the paper's content.
0
Fails to use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in paper.
Organization & Structure
0
No or minimal errors in sentence & paragraph structure, <BR>
Sentence structure is strong, varied, & mature<BR>
Transitions are smooth,<BR>
Sent. & parag. flow, advance development of thought.<BR>
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5 Points
0
Few errors in sentence & paragraph structure<BR>
Structure aids the paper's organization<BR>
Sentence & paragraph structure aid flow of ideas & arguments, ideas are logically organized.<BR>
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3 Points
0
Paragraph structure lacks single supporting point, <BR>
Sentences are convoluted & wordy without conveying succinct thought,<BR>
Few well structured transitions<BR>
<BR>
1.5 Points
0
Fail to use proper sentence & paragraph structure to organize paper.<BR>
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0 Points
Content & Development
0
No or minimal errors in topic development, paper is coherent & arguments are persuasive, every statement connects to the thesis, expands main point.
0
Few lapses in topic development, majority of paper is coherent & comprehensible,<BR>
Arguments are persuasive, most statements expands main point
0
Frequent lapses in the development of topic and supporting material<BR>
Paper is incoherent,<BR>
Lack of strong accurate, believable examples,<BR>
Opinions are unsupported,
0
Fails to clearly state paper's purpose,<BR>
No clear voice/tone.<BR>
Paper's main point is unclear & unfocused.
Solution
0
A clear practical solution is provided which demonstrates a clear plan of action.
0
A practical solution is provided but no plan of action.
0
A solution is provided but it is not practical and no plan of action is evident.
0
No solution or plan of action is provided.
Refutation
0
Clearly stated counter-arguments which are organized and demonstrate weaknesses/exceptions to arguments or evidence discussed in paper. Counter-arguments are well supported.
0
Counter-arguments are provided and are fairly well organized and evidence is used to support them.
0
Refutation is provided but counter-arguments are not organized and evidence is either not used or is weak.
0
No refutation is provided.
Format
0
Entire paper follows APA/MLA style guidelines with proper use of cover page, parenthetical citations, & reference page.
0
Most of paper follows APA/MLA style guidelines, cover page, parenthetical citations, & reference sections
0
Some elements of APA/MLA style guidelines are followed.
0
Fails to follow APA/MLA style guidelines.
Keywords:
Position paper
Subjects:
Communication
Humanities
Social Sciences
Education
Types:
Assignment
Writing
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