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100.0 %Criteria

20.0 % FAPE and LRE Summary

Summary of what FAPE and LRE are and how they are related is comprehensive and in depth.

25.0 % FAPE Case Evaluation

FAPE case evaluation is thorough and insightful, and ramifications on public policy, students/families, or LEAs/schools/teachers are substantially described.

25.0 % LRE Case Evaluation

LRE case evaluation is comprehensive and ramifications on public policy, students/families, or LEAs/schools/teachers are skillfully described.

7.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose

Thesis or main claim is comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

8.0 % Argument Logic and Construction

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative and thoroughly support the claim.

5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Submission is virtually free of mechanical errors. Word choice reflects well-developed use of practice and content-related language. Sentence structures are varied and engaging.

5.0 % Paper Format (use of appropriate style format)

All template and format elements are correct.

5.0 % Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

100 % Total Weightage