Politics Essay 5 Page

Fatal Flaw Low Competency Competent Proficient Points Below 10 10-14 15-19 20 Tech. Instructions, Grammar, and Citations (Works Cited)

Over 5 spelling errors and poor grammar throughout, fails to follow instructions and poor/missing citations

3-5 spelling errors and poor grammar in some areas, fails to follow all instructions and incorrect citations

2-3 Minor spelling and grammar errors, instructions followed inconsistently and some problems with citations

No spelling or grammar errors, follows instructions and correct citations included throughout, paper is not a re-write

Points Below 15 15-19 20-25 26-30

Course Concepts

Misapplies concepts throughout, uses concepts incorrectly with lack of definitions or incorrect definitions

Misapplies concepts in some areas, uses concepts poorly with minimal organization and/or fails to define correctly, explanations are simple and/or poorly done

Applies course concepts with competent command, applying ideas with some clarity though lacking some detail and full explanation

Applies concepts and course material with depth and complexity, illustrates proficiency and creativity in applying and comparing ideas, paper is not a re-write

Points Below 15 15-19 20-25 26-30

Depth

Misses or fails to answer major aspects of assignment, lack of organization/cohesion throughout

Misses or fails to answer some aspects of assignment, poor use of organization or lack of organization/cohesion in some areas

Answers most aspects with clear explanations in some areas but not all, competent organization and cohesion

Answers all aspects of assignment fully with detailed explanations, organization and originality, paper is not a re-write

Below 10 10-14 15-19 20

Integration of Course Readings and Material

Fails to include quotes or uses material incorrectly with a lack of integration/competence

Uses a few quotes or outside material, exhibiting some competence, lacking consistency and thoughtful integration

Uses some quotes and other material competently, exhibiting some creativity in its use though with a lack of seamless integration

Uses quotes and other material with seamless integration, exhibiting novel/original thinking

Late Paper Grading Point Deduction Taken More than one month 20-25 points Between 3 and 4 weeks 17-20pts Between 2 and 3 weeks 12-17 pts Between 1 and 2 weeks 10-12 pts Less than one week 3-10 pts

Please note this rubric in no way determines or is related to course letter grades. Fatal Flaw Papers must be re-written 2 weeks after being handed back and will be graded as a re-write.