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Analyzing A Social Issue Using Essential Questions 
Analyzing A Social Issue Using Essential Questions
This rubric is for grading HSP students' written assignment.
Rubric Code: T738C2
By kveberle
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate, Graduate

Powered by iRubric Criterion
100 %
  Substandard

2 pts

Poor

4 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Exceptional

10 pts

Content & Discussion
40 %

Argument clear and easy to follow. Prove thesis using examples. Integration of your own thinking and learning from the course.
Substandard

None of the paragraphs contain a topic sentence. Reasons for the argument are not stated, there are one or fewer examples that are NOT relevant AND/OR not explained.
Poor

Most paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence.
Reasons for the argument are not stated, or there are obvious fallacies that contradict the details and examples. Perhaps the argument is an unsupported rant.
Fair

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence but the relationship to the thesis is not clearly evident in each one.
Reasons for the argument are stated, but there are few concrete and specific details or examples to support the argument adequately or logically.
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence related to the thesis statement.
Reasons for the argument are stated and there are enough details and examples to support the argument adequately and logically.
Exceptional

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Reasons for the argument are clearly stated, and there are enough details to support the argument effectively and thoroughly. Concrete and specific examples are presented that effectively support and strengthen the argument.
Support: Requirements
20 %

Use resources specified, follow designated guidelines.
Substandard

Has none of the four of the following support items required in the assignment: (1) Reference to Toronto Star article, (2) Reference to the movie "Waiting for Superman", (3) Reference to Jean Anyon study on Social Class, (4) Appropriate citations.
Poor

Has one out of four of the following support items required in the assignment: (1) Reference to Toronto Star article, (2) Reference to the movie "Waiting for Superman", (3) Reference to Jean Anyon study on Social Class, (4) Appropriate citations.
Fair

Has two out of four of the following support items required in the assignment: (1) Reference to Toronto Star article, (2) Reference to the movie "Waiting for Superman", (3) Reference to Jean Anyon study on Social Class, (4) Appropriate citations.
Good

Has three out of four of the following support items required in the assignment: (1) Reference to Toronto Star article, (2) Reference to the movie "Waiting for Superman", (3) Reference to Jean Anyon study on Social Class, (4) Appropriate citations.
Exceptional

Has all four of the following support items required in the assignment: (1) Reference to Toronto Star article, (2) Reference to the movie "Waiting for Superman", (3) Reference to Jean Anyon study on Social Class, (4) Appropriate citations.
Organization & Structure
20 %

Introduction: Clear thesis, plan, position.

Body: Each paragraph has a topic sentence that can be readily tied to the previous paragraph and the overall argument.

Conclusion: Restate argument, valid reasons.
Substandard

Introduction and/or conclusion is missing.

Structure detracts from the message of the writer.

Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Poor

Introduction does not include a thesis statement.

Information in the
assignment is disorganized,
and not logically or
effectively structured. Major points are not previewed.

Paragraphs are not
well-constructed.
Sentences are not
related within
paragraphs.

- Conclusion is does not flow well.
Fair

Introduction states the question/topic and your position but does not preview all major points.

Most information in
the assignment is well-organized,
with some
well-constructed
paragraphs.

Transitions are weak.

The concluding paragraph summarizes the argument based on the thesis, but it offers little to no additional support or validity for the argument.
Good

Introduction states the question/topic, your position, and your plan for the essay.

Information in the
assignment is well organized,
with well constructed
paragraphs.

Good
transitions throughout.

The concluding paragraph restates the argument based on the thesis statement. It also gives valid and logical reasons that support the argument.
Exceptional

Introduction states the question/topic, your position, and your plan for the essay clearly and strongly.

Information in the
assignment is logically and creatively organized and flows smoothly, with unity and coherence.

Evident, and smooth
transitions throughout.

The concluding paragraph clearly and effectively restates the argument and gives valid reasons in support of the argument.
Mechanics
10 %

Grammar, punctuation, spelling.
Substandard

Little mastery of
mechanics. Numerous errors in
capitalization,
punctuation, spelling,
and grammar severely
interfere with
meaning.

Many pronoun/antecedent agreement problems.

Personal pronouns are frequently used.

Language uses jargon, cliches, or conversational tone.
Poor

Little mastery of
mechanics. More than 10 errors in
capitalization,
punctuation, spelling,
and grammar greatly
interfere with
meaning.

Many pronoun/antecedent agreement problems.

Personal pronouns are frequently used.

Mostly informal, non-academic style (colloquial, cliche or “slangy”).
Fair

Student shows
average mastery of
mechanics. Although
errors in spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
grammar are evident,
the meaning mostly remains
clear; 6-10 errors in total including:

- Pronoun/antecedent agreement problems.

- Personal
pronouns (I, me, my,
mine, you, we) are not used..

Written mostly in appropriately formal academic style (not colloquial, cliche or “slangy”).
Good

Above average
mastery of mechanics. Spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
grammatical errors
are minor and do not interfere with meaning; 3-6 errors in total including:

- Pronoun/antecedent agreement problems.

- Personal
pronouns (I, me, my,
mine, you, we) are not used.

Written mostly in appropriately formal academic style (not colloquial, cliche or “slangy”).
Exceptional

Excellent mastery of
mechanics. Spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
grammar are almost all correct; 2-3 errors in total including:

- Pronoun/antecedent agreement problems.

- Personal
pronouns (I, me, my,
mine, you, we) are not used.

Written in appropriately formal academic style (not colloquial, cliche or “slangy”).
In-text Citations & References
10 %

APA Format.
Substandard

Missing in-text citations and/or References page.

No integrated quotations.
Poor

Does not follow APA rules for in-text citations and References page.

Quotations and citations integrated incorrectly.
Fair

Follows some APA rules for in-text citations and References page with 5 - 8 errors in citation format.

Direct quotations, paraphrasing, or integrating quotations is not done correctly (more than 5 errors).
Good

Follows most APA rules for in-text citations and References page with 3 - 5 errors in citation format.

Direct quotations and paraphrasing are mostly integrated correctly (3-5 errors allowed).
Exceptional

Follows most APA rules for in-text citations and References page with no more than 3 errors in citation format.

Most direct quotations and paraphrasing are cited and integrated correctly (2-3 errors allowed).



Keywords:
  • Writing, Sociology, Education, Social Issues



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