Undocumented immigrants

Grading Criteria

Points Earned

Points Earned

Points Earned

Points earned

Focus: (5pts)

1. Identify what central issue your paper will examine

2. Provide a thesis statement to focus your research

5 points

The thesis is clearly stated in relation to the larger social issue.

4 points

Thesis can be stated and situated more clearly within the larger social issue.

3 points

The thesis is unclear and/or confusing.

2 points

The paper lacks any direction.

Research: (10pts)

1. Paper follows APA style notes

2. Describe what factors contribute to this issue and how

3. Discuss how organizations and policies seek to remedy this issue and how their interpretations of relevant research and public opinion informs their decision making.

10 points

An in-depth rational evaluation of relevant research is presented.

8 or 9 points

A moderate depth of evaluation of relevant research is presented.

6 or 7 points

A superficial evaluation of research is presented.

5 or lower points

No credible research is presented.

Voice: (10pts)

1. Identify any oppressive policies or practices and how civil resistance and/or advocacy could create pressure for social change.

2. Articulate what nonviolent social actions are needed and why they are needed to target the roots of this social issue.

10 points

You clearly explain what actions you propose and why.

8 or 9 points

You provide some explanation for the actions you propose.

6 or 7 points

Explanation for your proposed action is vague and/or confusing.

5 or lower points

No actions are proposed.