Explain how outside interests shape U.S. government. Critically analyze the dynamics of human relationships.
Competency Assessment Rubric
All competency criteria must be met to earn a B grade and pass this Course Outcome.
A predefined number of mastery criteria must be met to earn an A grade, indicating mastery of the Course Outcome. See the CLA and Grade Criteria Chart below.
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Candidate Analysis: The Individual |
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Competency |
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Explains how the candidate’s moral and professional capacity make this individual capable of serving “we the people.” |
X |
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Mastery |
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Includes an analysis of the candidate’s ethics. |
X |
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Candidate Analysis: The Party |
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Competency |
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Explains how the candidate aligns with the chosen political party. |
X |
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Candidate Analysis: Public Policy |
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Competency |
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Explains how two specific examples of public policy the candidate advocates showcase the candidate's political, social, or economic views. |
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X |
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Mastery |
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Includes an analysis from at least two public policy fields: economics, education, environment, foreign policy, health care, and/or welfare policy. |
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Candidate Analysis: Endorsements |
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Competency |
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Explains who endorsed the candidate: individuals, interest groups, news media, and/or others. |
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X |
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Total Competency Criteria: |
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Total Mastery Criteria: |
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CLA and Grade Criteria Chart
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CRITERIA |
CLA Score |
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Meets all competency criteria and 2 of mastery criteria |
5 |
A |
1000 |
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Meets all competency criteria and 0–1 of mastery criteria |
4 |
B |
850 |
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Meets 3 of competency criteria |
3 |
Not Yet Competent* |
0 |
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Meets 2 of competency criteria |
2 |
Not Yet Competent* |
0 |
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Meets 1 of competency criteria |
1 |
Not Yet Competent* |
0 |
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Meets 0 competency criteria |
0 |
Not Yet Competent* |
0 |
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No submission |
NA |
Not Yet Competent* |
0 |
*Not Yet Competent grades convert to an F at term end.
*If work submitted for this competency assessment does not meet the minimum submission requirements, it will be returned for revision without being scored. If the work submitted does not meet the minimum submission requirements by the end of the term, you will receive a failing score.
Minimum Submission Requirements
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Minimum Submission Requirements |
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· 1 page (not including the title page or reference page) |
X |
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· APA formatting (including in-text citations and a separate reference page following the text) |
X |
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· Three sources (including the class text and two additional outside sources) |
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X |