BPF

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Points Earned

Overarching Policy Brief Requirements

8 points

Paper includes all required sections, including thesis, analysis of past and current polices along with proposed policies/recommendations and conclusion. Appropriate headings are included for each section.

7 points

Paper includes most but not all required sections, such as thesis, analysis of past and current polices along with proposed policies/recommendations and conclusion. Headings are included but not for each section.

1-6 points

Paper includes few, if any, of the required sections.

0 points

Introduction/Thesis & Background of Issue

10 points

A thesis statement is present that clearly states the main issue and provides any/all background information needed to explain to the reader the extent of the issue.

8-9 points

A thesis statement is present that vaguely or broadly states the main issue but still provides any/all background information needed to explain to the reader the extent of the issue.

1-7 points

A thesis statement is not provided, or the main issue is not addressed. Or little to no background information is provided to explain to the reader the extent of the issue.

0 points

Past Policies

32-35 points

Past policies are presented in a clear and understandable manner. Sufficient detail to understand the policy is present. Corresponding analysis provides thorough insight into the policy.

29-31 points

Past policies are present but lacks clarity or are not presented in an understandable manner. Detail is presented in a broad or vague manner. Analysis provided lacks sufficient insight into the policy.

1-30 points

Past policies not present or presented in confusing manner. Detail regarding policy is absent. Analysis providing insight into the policy not present.

0 points

Current Policies

32-35 points

Current policies are presented in a clear and understandable manner. Sufficient detail to understand the policy is present. Corresponding analysis provides thorough insight into the policy.

29-31 points

Current policies are present but lacks clarity or are not presented in an understandable manner. Detail is presented in a broad or vague manner. Analysis provided lacks sufficient insight into the policy.

1-30 points

Current policies not present or presented in confusing manner. Detail regarding policy is absent. Analysis providing insight into the policy not present.

0 points

Future Policies/Recommendations and Conclusion

32-35 points

Recommended/proposed policies are presented in a clear and understandable manner. Sufficient detail to understand the policy is present. Corresponding analysis provides thorough insight into the policy.

29-31 points

Recommended/proposed policies are present but lacks clarity or are not presented in an understandable manner. Detail is presented in a broad or vague manner. Analysis provided lacks sufficient insight into the policy.

1-30 points

Recommended/proposed policies not present or presented in confusing manner. Detail regarding policy is absent. Analysis providing insight into the policy not present.

0 points

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Points Earned

Grammar, Spelling, Length, & Current Formatting

24-26 points

Minimal or no grammatical and spelling errors.

Content length requirement of 10-15 double-spaced pages is met and the following information is included but does not contribute to the overall length requirement: abstract, reference section, and appendices.

Current Turabian format it accurately utilized with no formatting errors.

22-23 points

Some grammatical and spelling errors.

Content length consists of 9 double-spaced pages instead of the minimum of 10. Abstract, references and appendices all are included and not counted toward content length but may have a few minor errors.

Current Turabian format is used with a few formatting errors.

1-21 points

Continuous grammatical and spelling errors.

Content length consists of 8 or fewer double-spaced pages instead of the minimum of 10. Abstract, references and appendices all are either not included or may have exhibit a several errors.

Current Turabian formatting is not evident.

0 points

References & Sources

24-26 points

10 or more scholarly references are present, clearly demonstrated, and appropriately integrated.

All sources utilized consist of scholarly or empirical journals or assigned readings published within the last 20 years.

22-23 points

5–9 references from the book are present and appropriately integrated.

Most all sources utilized consist of scholarly or empirical journals or assigned readings published within the last 20 years.

1-21 points

0–4 references from the book are present and do not seem to be appropriately integrated.

Little to no sources are utilized or are not scholarly or empirical journals or assigned readings published within the last 20 years.

0 points

Total Points

/175