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Position paper 
Position paper
Rubric Code: KXCAB92
By kfasanella
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Position paper
 

10

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20

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30

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40

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Thesis

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Clear thesis/position stated in the introduction.
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Clear thesis/position stated but not in the introduction.
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Thesis/position is vague and could be clearer.
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No thesis or position is stated in the paper.
Style & Mechanics

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No or minimal errors in grammar, punctuation, & spelling.
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Few errors in grammar, punctuation & spelling with minimal distraction of paper's flow & main content.
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Grammar, punctuation & spelling errors occur frequently and distract from the flow and understanding of the paper's content.
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Fails to use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in paper.
Organization & Structure

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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
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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
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Paragraph structure lacks single supporting point, <BR>
Sentences are convoluted & wordy without conveying succinct thought,<BR>
Few well structured transitions<BR>
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1.5 Points
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Fail to use proper sentence & paragraph structure to organize paper.<BR>
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0 Points
Content & Development

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No or minimal errors in topic development, paper is coherent & arguments are persuasive, every statement connects to the thesis, expands main point.
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Few lapses in topic development, majority of paper is coherent & comprehensible,<BR>
Arguments are persuasive, most statements expands main point
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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,
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Fails to clearly state paper's purpose,<BR>
No clear voice/tone.<BR>
Paper's main point is unclear & unfocused.
Solution

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A clear practical solution is provided which demonstrates a clear plan of action.
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A practical solution is provided but no plan of action.
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A solution is provided but it is not practical and no plan of action is evident.
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No solution or plan of action is provided.
Refutation

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Clearly stated counter-arguments which are organized and demonstrate weaknesses/exceptions to arguments or evidence discussed in paper. Counter-arguments are well supported.
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Counter-arguments are provided and are fairly well organized and evidence is used to support them.
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Refutation is provided but counter-arguments are not organized and evidence is either not used or is weak.
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No refutation is provided.
Format

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Entire paper follows APA/MLA style guidelines with proper use of cover page, parenthetical citations, & reference page.
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Most of paper follows APA/MLA style guidelines, cover page, parenthetical citations, & reference sections
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Some elements of APA/MLA style guidelines are followed.
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Fails to follow APA/MLA style guidelines.



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