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Position Paper Rubric
Position Paper Rubric
Students must provide a well-supported position on an environmental issue in each integrative course.
Rubric Code:
W823C8
By
sroualet
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Position Paper Rubric
OUTSTANDING
4 pts
STRONG
3 pts
ADEQUATE
2 pts
DEFICIENT
1 pts
Missing
0 pts
Score
(N/A)
POSITION
30%
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 30
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 = ____
AUTHORITATIVE SUPPORT
15%
OUTSTANDING
Uses data and facts from credible, identified sources. Cites sources of data from authoritative sources using parenthetical citations and Works Cited page in MLA format.
STRONG
Text contains unsubstantiated generalizations uncited.
ADEQUATE
Text contains unsubstantiated generalizations and some MLA.
DEFICIENT
Works Cited page does not correlate to in-text citation.
Missing
No Works Cited page.
Score
Points____
x 15
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
15%
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 15
Score = ____
Subjects:
English
Science
Social Sciences
Types:
Writing
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