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Congressional Bill Proposal Rubric 
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Rubric Code: R2472BC
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Subject: Political Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs Improvement

30 pts

Competent

35 pts

Advanced

40 pts

Mastery

46 pts

Content & Development
15 pts

Needs Improvement

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.

-Writing lacks planning/ appears haphazard.
Competent

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.

- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Advanced

- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Mastery

- Content is comprehensive, accurate, & credible.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Content and purpose of writing are clear and interesting.
Supporting Facts & Examples/Researc
15 pts

Needs Improvement

- Proposal lacks any hard data/evidence of research into this topic.
- There is no support for the major points/features of this bill.
-Proof of Research is absent.
Competent

- Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts.

-Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
Advanced

- Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts.

- Major points are addressed and supported by some evidence.
Mastery

- Research is complete, timely, and adresses course concepts.

-Major points are thoroughly addressed and well supported by evidence.
Format
10 pts

Needs Improvement

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.

- Paragraph is inadequate/excessive in length.

-no use of political vocabulary.
Competent

- Paper follows most guidelines.

- Paper is over/ under word length uses few political terms.

- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Advanced

- Paper follows designated guidelines.

-Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow.

-Some usage of political terms.
Mastery

- Paper follows all designated guidelines.

-Paragraph structure is concise and easy to follow.

-Paper is the proper length and uses political vocabulary extensively.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
10 pts

Needs Improvement

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

- Language uses slang or conversational tone throughout.
Competent

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Advanced

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear. Sentences display varied structure.
Mastery

- Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
-Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Spelling is correct.



Keywords:
  • Bill, Congress, Rubric







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