Pick a position in the Texas Government and write a paper on that position. Describe the role, explain what does this person does and the sources of this person’s power (i.e. Texas Constitution or another law or bill), who does this person share power wi

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GOVT Paper Rubric (TOTAL: 100 points):

Criteria Early Thinker Beginning Thinker Practicing Thinker Advancing Thinker Points

Control of

Syntax &

Mechanics (WC)

Paper Format

2 points

Wrote less than 3 pages for

the actual body of the paper.

Did not use APA template.

Template has more than 4

formatting errors (i.e. uses

incorrect margin

specifications, multiple

spaces between paragraphs

to lengthen paper, centers

entire paper).

5 points

Wrote between 3-5 full

pages for the actual body of

the paper.

Used APA Template, and

has less than 4 formatting

errors.

8 points

Wrote between 3- 5 full pages

for the actual body of the

paper.

Used APA Template and has

less than 2 formatting errors.

10 points

Wrote between 3-5 full pages for

the actual body of the paper.

Used APA Template.

Template has no formatting

errors: correct title page, fonts,

margins, double-spacing, no

spacing errors, correct header,

title page, and reference page.

Control of

Syntax &

Mechanics (WC)

Grammar,

Spelling,

Punctuation, and

Capitalization

2 points Student does not use correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Multiple errors found in submitted assignment.

5 points Student assignment contains some incorrect grammar, spelling punctuation, and capitalization.

8 points

Student assignment contains

few instances of incorrect

grammar, spelling,

punctuation, and capitalization.

10 points

Student uses correct grammar,

spelling, punctuation, and

capitalization.

Introduction

Context &

Purpose of

Writing (WC)

Student’s

Position (CT)

Topic Selection

(SR/I&S)

1 point

Specific position is not

stated in the introduction.

Omits introductory

paragraph.

2 points

In the introductory

paragraph, specific position

is not clearly stated or the

thesis or is too simplistic –

attempt was made but it is

very hard to tell what student

is going to write about in

paper.

3 points

In the introductory paragraph

the paper overview is clear but

it does not fully take into

account the complexities of the

issues / topic that will be

discussed.

5 points

In the introductory paragraph,

specific position is stated and

information is given that

demonstrates the student has

taken into account the

complexities of the issues.

Paper Contents

Explanation of

Issues (CT)

Existing

10 points

Varieties of perspectives are

not presented or the

presentation is inaccurate.

20 points

Varieties of perspectives are

acknowledged and accurate,

but presentation is shallow

30 points

Varieties of perspectives are

acknowledged, but details are

not fully presented.

40 points

Variety of perspectives are

acknowledged and presented

accurately with full, detailed

Knowledge,

Research &

Views Included

(SR/I&S)

Analysis

(SR/I&S)

Content

Development

(WC)

Design Process

(SR/I&S)

Few concepts and

explanations addressed in a

context-rich manner.

Paper exceeds more than

30% direct quotes.

Topic viewpoints and issues

are stated without

clarification.

Little analysis to compare

and contrast primary and

secondary source

information. Sources are

not used to their full

capability.

Sources are not placed in a

logical place in the paper to

show thorough analysis – a