Advocacy Project

Advocacy Project Rubric: 50 pts

Course: FMCD 5543

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Criteria

Ratings

Background

15 points

Clear introduction highlighting the relevant, current, and serious nature of the topic. Appropriate research cited to support claims.

13-15 points

Some clear evidence alluding to the serious nature of the topic. Some supporting research cited...but ideas incomplete/lacking in depth.

10-12 points

Limited evidence connecting the reader to the serious nature of the topic. Little-none supporting research cited.

0-9 points

Recommendations, Facts, and Talking Points

15 points

At least 3 specific and relevant policy recommendations, at least 3 clear, brief talking points, at least four clear, relevant fact statements. All information cited research from scholarly sources.

13-15 points

Did basically what was asked, but did not go as deep as possible connection the issue to ideas for policy (recommendations), talking points, and fact statements. Some research cited, but may not all be from scholarly sources. Surface level.

10-12 points

Limited evidence of clear policy recommendations, talking points, and fact statements. Limited-no research cited

0-9 points

Letter to Official

And listed officials

7 points

Organized block letter formatting, well-developed letter to government official clearly highlighting the importance of the topic and need for action. Legislator contact information provided.

All officials listed based on place of residence.

6-7 points

Organized block letter formatting, well-developed letter to government official clearly highlighting the importance of the topic and need for action with some errors. Legislator contact information provided.

Some officials listed based on place of residence.

4-5 points

Poorly formatted letter to official. Limited-no legislator contact information provided.

Little-no officials listed based on place of residence.

0-4 points

Web Resources

7 points

At least 5 annotated web links provided giving information policy/advocacy for children and families.

6-7 points

At least 5 annotated web links provided giving information policy/advocacy for children and families with some errors and/or limitations in relevancy.

4-5 points

Limited-no annotated web links provided giving information policy/advocacy for children and families.

0-4 points

Overall clarity, organization, and writing quality

6 points

Clear structure and flow. Limited spelling and grammar errors. Few APA errors.

5-6 points

Good structure and flow. Some spelling and grammar errors. Some APA errors.

3-4 points

Limited structure and flow. Pervasive spelling and grammar errors, and APA errors.

0-2 points