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Position Paper Rubric POSITION PAPER ON AN ISSUE Students must provide a well-supported position on an environmental issue in each integrative course. Rubric Code: V8X458 By kinmanel Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Position Paper Rubric
	OUTSTANDING 4 pts	STRONG 3 pts	ADEQUATE 2 pts	DEFICIENT 1 pts	Missing 0 pts	Score (N/A)
EXIGENCY The defect that is being addressed and why the situation is urgent. 30%	OUTSTANDING Fully develops the problem from multiple disciplinary perspectives. The problem can be addressed. The problem is urgent, explaining what will happen if action isn't taken.	STRONG Fully develops the problem from a single disciplinary perspective. The problem can be addressed. The problem is urgent, explaining what will happen if action isn't taken.	ADEQUATE Partly develops the problem from single disciplinary perspective. Uncertain if the problem can be addressed. The problem is urgent, but fails to state what will happen if action isn't taken.	DEFICIENT Only partly develops the problem from single disciplinary perspective. Uncertain if problem can be addressed. Urgency isn't addressed.	Missing Missing	Score Points ___ x 30 Score = ____
POSITION 20%	OUTSTANDING Presents an insightful position on the issue.	STRONG Presents a well-considered position on the issue.	ADEQUATE Presents a clear position on the issue.	DEFICIENT Presents a vague or limited position on the issue.	Missing Missing	Score Points ___ x 20 Score = ____
DEVELOPMENT 20%	OUTSTANDING Develops the position with compelling reasons and/or persausive examples. Includes an opinion on the issue.	STRONG Develops the position with logically sound reasons and/or well-chosen examples.	ADEQUATE Develops the position with relevant reasons and/or examples.	DEFICIENT Is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples. Provides few, if any,relevant reasons or examples.	Missing Missing	Score Points ___ x 20 Score = ____
FOCUSED & ORGANIZED ANALYSIS 10%	OUTSTANDING Sustains a well focused, well-organized analysis, connecting ideas logically.	STRONG Is focused and generally well-organized, connecting ideas appropriately.	ADEQUATE Is adequately focused and organized.	DEFICIENT Is poorly focused and/or disorganized.	Missing Is unfocused and/or disorganized.	Score Points ___ x 10 Score = ____
FLUENCY OF LANGUAGE 10%	OUTSTANDING Expresses ideas fluently and precisely using effective vocabulary and sentence variety.	STRONG Expresses ideas clearly and well, using appropriate vocabulary and sentence variety.	ADEQUATE Expresses ideas with reasonable clarity.	DEFICIENT Has problems in language and sentence structure that result in a lack of clarity.	Missing Has serious problems in the use of language and sentence structure that frequently interfere with meaning.	Score Points ___ x 10 Score = ____
FACILITY OF ENGLISH 10%	OUTSTANDING Demonstrates facility with the conventions (i.e., grammar, usage and mechanics) of standard written English but may have minor errors.	STRONG Demonstrates facility with the conventions of standard written English but may have minor errors.	ADEQUATE Generally demonstrates control of the conventions of standard written English but may have some errors.	DEFICIENT Contains occasional major errors or frequent minor errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics that can interfere with meaning.	Missing Contains serious errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics that frequently obscure meaning.	Score Points ___ x 10 Score = ____

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