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Issue Paper Rubric
Issue Paper Rubric
Rubric for issue papers that address a trend/issue in higher education that had a pro and con arguement. Students select a side based on the evidence and write a conclusion.
Rubric Code:
T43B99
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lcaples
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Subject:
Education
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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C565 Issue Paper
Exemplary
5 pts
Meritorious
4 pts
Satisfactory
3 pts
Marginal
2 pts
Failing
1 pts
Introduction
20 %
Exemplary
-Topic of the paper is clearly introduced
-How the topic connects to higher education and student affairs in addressed
-Proper citations are used to frame the issue.
-An organizational statement/thesis is included.
Meritorious
-The general topic to be discussed is introduced and a connection is made to higher education.
-Citations are used to frame the issue, but need to be further defined.
-Organizational statement/thesis is included
-The focus of the introduction could be clearer.
Satisfactory
-The topic is introduced but is too broad to determine what specifically will be discussed in the paper.
-Some citations exist to support the topic
-The issue to be discussed has not been fully developed
Marginal
-A general topic is introduced, however the introduction fails to connect the ideas to higher education and student affairs
-The focus of the paper is unclear
-Lack of citations to support the issue
Failing
-Introduction does not clearly identify the topic that is being discussed
-No citations are provided to support the issue
-Lack of organizational statement/thesis
Clarity of Writing
10 %
Exemplary
-Few or no grammatical errors, spelling, and/or punctuation
-The writing does not ramble
-The writer provides examples and quotes that answers the reader's questions and add depth to the writer's ideas being presented
-Paper is carefully written and edited
Meritorious
-Some errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation
-Paper shows some signs of editing, but needs more
-Thoughts are concise but could be connected together better.
Satisfactory
-The point trying to be conveyed is not clear to the reader
-Paragraph or sentence structure is repetitive
-Quotations are used appropriately, but create awkward sentences
Marginal
-The paper lacks flow and is difficult to follow
-Writing rambles indicating the paper has not been carefully edited
Failing
It is difficult to understand what the writer is trying to express.
Content
30 %
Exemplary
-The content is appropriately covered without being redundant
-The writer uses appropriate sources to back up statements in the pro/con arguement
-A pro/con arguement are provided including the evidence to support the claims
-The writer balances their own voice with the evidence
-Main ideas stand out, along with details. Ideas in the paper are compelling
-The paper flows from one paragraph to the next in an organized paper
Meritorious
-Lack of evidence exists to support the points being made by the writer
-The significance to higher education and student affairs is not evident
-Ideas are clear but more information is needed
-The flow of the paper could be improved, transitions between paragraphs are missing
Satisfactory
-A pro and con arguement were presented but lacked the apppropriate evidence to support the claims
Marginal
-The writer has omitted sections of the content or content runs on excessively
-The paper lacks both a pro and con arguement
Failing
The paper does not present a pro and con agruement to the issue presented in the introduction
Conclusions
30 %
Exemplary
-The writer makes succinct and precise conclusions based on the pro and con arguement provided
-The evidence provided in the body of the paper supports all the conclusions made by the writer
-Insights into the problem/topic are appropriate
-Citations are used to support the claims
Meritorious
-The writer provides concluding remarks
-Aspects of the conclusion are not supported with citations
Satisfactory
-A conclusion is provided related to the information shared in the content
-The conclusion lacks the citations to make the connections between the content and the final decision by the writer
Marginal
-New information is presented in the conclusion that was not discussed in the content
-Conclusions are grounded in information that was not presented in the paper
Failing
The paper does not include a conclusion based on the evidence presented.
Use of APA/Sources
10 %
Exemplary
-All necessary citations are provided in the body of the text and the reference section
-Accurately adheres to APA style in formatting, organization, and construction
-The appropriate number of references are used including a referred journal
Meritorious
-Minor errors in the formatting of the citations
-The appropriate number of references are used including a referred journal
Satisfactory
-Most sources are schlarly and relevant
-More attention needs to be paid to formatting APA citations and references
Marginal
-Citations are not done properly and require major editing
-Paper lacks the appropriate number of citations
Failing
The paer does not follow APA guidelines for in text citations or references
Subjects:
Education
Types:
Writing
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