federal government 2305
Research Paper Grading Rubric
Grading Rubric CATEGORY
Exceeds Expectations (5)
Meets Expectations (4)
Marginal Expectations (3)
Does Not Meet Expectations (2)
Missing (0)
Issue Background (x3)
Essay provides a strong detailed discussion of the historical development of the issue. Provides through discussion of why issue is important and details how various groups in society are affected.
Essay provides a clear discussion of the historical development of the issue. Provides Basic discussion of why important and some of the groups affected by issue.
Essay provides a limited discussion of the development of the issue. Provides few details on why important and which groups are affected and why. Superficial
Essay does not clearly address the development of the issue. Provides no clear discussion of why issue is important. Few if any details about which groups are affected and how.
No section addresses this area
Policy Perspectives (x3)
Essay provides a strong detailed discussion of the various policy perspectives with multiple balanced arguments for and against each side.
Essay provides a good basic discussion of the various policy perspectives with 1-2 balanced arguments for and against each.
Essay provides a limited discussion of policy perspectives and the arguments for and against each. Evidence, when presented is unbalanced and more argumentative
Essay provides no systematic discussion of the various policy perspectives. Few, if any arguments are presented. Statements are more emotional than informative.
No section addresses this area
Public Opinion (x2)
Essay clearly and effectively identifies public opinion on the issue, Gives broad discussion of subgroups / regional differences.
Essay clearly identifies public opinion on the issues, Some discussion of subgroups / regional differences.
Essay identifies public opinion on the issues but little to no discussion of subgroups / regional differences.
Essays only superficially identifies public opinion on the issues with no discussion of subgroups / regional differences.
No section addresses this area
Interest Groups (x1)
Essay clearly and effectively identifies interest groups which supports and opposes alternative perspectives. Includes numerous or detailed examples from each side.
Essay clearly and identifies interest groups which support and oppose alternative perspectives. Includes numerous or detailed examples from each side
Essay provides only a basic discussion of interest groups which support and oppose alternative perspectives. Includes only basic examples from each side, one side may be stronger than other
Essay only superficially identifies interest groups which support and oppose alternative views. Includes no real examples from each side. Makes statements rather than documented support.
No section addresses this area
Political Parties (x2)
Essay clearly and effectively identifies The position of the two major parties. Provides specific evidence in the form of the party platform or statements by key party leadership.
Essay clearly and effectively identifies The position of the two major parties. Provides specific evidence in the form of the party platform or statements by key party leadership.
Essay provides only a basic discussion of political parties. Provides little evidence to support statements presented.
Essay only superficially provides only a basic discussion of political parties. Provides no evidence to support statements presented..
No section addresses this area
Organization (x1)
The essay is skillfully designed and contains a thoughtful introduction with a sophisticated thesis, coherent supporting paragraphs with relevant support and an insightful conclusion
The essay is well structured and contains a strong introduction with a clear thesis, detailed supporting paragraphs support and a satisfying conclusion
The essay is scarcely organized and contains an introduction with limited thesis, vague or unclear supporting details with minimal textual support and / or a marginal conclusion
The essay is not well organized. Many of the ideas are not in an expected or logical order distracting the reader and making the essay seem very confusing
N/A
Mechanics (x2)
No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors
A few grammatical spelling or punctuation errors.
Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Does not meet minimum word count
Excessive mechanical errors.
Sources (x2)
All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format. Uses consistent internal citations and includes a works cited page, Minimal direct quotes, strategic paraphrasing.
All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format. Includes a works cited page. Some direct quotes and good overall paraphrasing.
All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format. Works cited page is improperly formatted. More reliance on direct quotes, minimal paraphrasing – may be too close to direct quotes.
Some sources are not accurately documented. No works cited page is included. Poorly paraphrased. Too much reliance on direct quotes
Contains no sources or works cited page, borderline plagiarism