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Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Debate Analysis of Understanding

33 to 36 points

The submission shows a clear understanding of the topic, question, and issue. A critical analysis of the debate is present for the topic and/or question.

30 to 32 points

The submission shows a somewhat clear understanding of the debate topic, question, and issue. A somewhat critical analysis of the debate is present for the topic and/or question.

1 to 29 points

The submission does not show a clear understanding of the debate topic, question, and issue. There is no critical analysis of the debate for the topic and/or question.

0 points

Not present.

Debate Balance

33 to 36 points

An objective, balanced, and equal articulation of the issue is presented. Both sides of the issue are presented and balanced in a manner identifying and answering the “yes” and “no” of the debate question. Strong supporting literature is included to support or negate information surrounding the debate topic. No personal thoughts are included.

30 to 32 points

An objective, balanced, and equal articulation of the issue is presented. Both sides of the issue are presented and balanced, but may not be in a manner identifying and answering the “yes” and “no” of the debate question. Some supporting literature is included to support or negate information surrounding the debate topic.

1 to 29 points

There is not an objective, balanced, and equal articulation of the issue presented. Both sides of the issue are not presented. Little to no supporting literature is present. It is not presented in a manner to support or negate information surrounding the debate topic.

0 points

Not present.

Debate Conclusion

30 to 33 points

The conclusion shows a strong articulation of personal thought, analysis, and conviction.

28 to 29 points

The conclusion shows some articulation of personal thought, analysis, and conviction.

1 to 27 points

The conclusion shows no articulation of personal thought, analysis, and conviction.

0 points

Not present.

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Grammar and Mechanics

14 to 15 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. There are 0–1 errors present that distract the reader from the content.

13 points

Some spelling and grammar errors are present. Sentences are presented well. Paragraphs contain varied sentence structures. Spelling and grammar are correct. There are 2–3 errors present that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 12 points

Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. There are 4 or more errors that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

Not present.

APA

14 to 15 points

A minimum of 3 scholarly references are included. The use of current APA formatting standards is correct for each source. A title page and reference page are included in current APA style. No errors in formatting are present.

13 points

A minimum of 3 scholarly references are included. The use of current APA formatting standards is mostly correct for each source. A title page and reference page are included in current APA style. There are 2–3 errors in formatting present.

1 to 12 points

Fewer than 3 scholarly references are included. The use of current APA formatting standards is incorrect for the majority of sources. The title page or reference page are missing. There are more than 3 errors in formatting.

0 points

Not present.

Page Limit

14 to 15 points

The submission includes 3 full content body pages. Specifically, 2 full pages that present both sides of the issue and 1 full page that presents the conclusion are included. The total page count (including the title page and reference page) is 5 pages.

13 points

The submission includes 3 full content body pages, but it may not use 2 full pages to present both sides of the issue and 1 full page for the conclusion. The total page count (including the title page and reference page) is 5 pages.

1 to 12 points

The submission includes fewer than 3 full content body pages and fewer than 5 pages total.

0 points

Not present.