Critical Thinking Case Study

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Critical Legal Thinking Case Study Rubric

Critical Legal Thinking Case Study Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecognize the applicable areas of law

12.5 to >11.24 pts

Excellent

Correctly states each area of applicable law

11.24 to >9.99 pts

Good

Correctly states all but one area of applicable law

9.99 to >8.74 pts

Average

Correctly states most of the areas of applicable law

8.74 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Misstates the areas of applicable law

12.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify the applicable principles of law

25 to >22.49 pts

Excellent

Correctly states each element or principle of law

22.49 to >19.99 pts

Good

Correctly states most of the elements or principles of law

19.99 to >17.49 pts

Average

Correctly states some of the elements or principles of law

17.49 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Correctly states only a few of the element or principles of law

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify the key facts

25 to >22.49 pts

Excellent

Correctly identifies each of the key facts

22.49 to >19.99 pts

Good

Correctly identifies most of the key facts

19.99 to >17.49 pts

Average

Correctly identifies some of the key facts

17.49 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Correctly identifies only a few of the key facts

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApply the law to the facts to resolve the issue

25 to >22.49 pts

Excellent

States a decision that resolves the issue, supported by application of the elements or principles of law to the facts

22.49 to >19.99 pts

Good

States a decision that resolves the issue, but fails to fully support it by application of the elements or principles of law to the facts

19.99 to >17.49 pts

Average

States a decision that resolves the issue, but fails to support it by application of the elements or principles of law to the facts

17.49 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Fails to state a decision that resolves the issue

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format; Organization; and grammar, punctuation, and spelling

12.5 to >11.24 pts

Excellent

Good, logical organization with no errors

11.24 to >9.99 pts

Good

Good, logical organization with only one or two errors

9.99 to >8.74 pts

Average

Good, logical organization with several errors

8.74 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Confusing organization, or numerous errors

12.5 pts

Total Points: 100