Constitutional Issues and the Scope and Character of U.S. Government
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Total Possible Score: 30.00
Distinguished Effectively uses of the outline feedback in the development of the Final Paper.
Proficient Adequately uses of the outline feedback in the development of the Final Paper.
Basic Uses some of the outline feedback in the development of the Final Paper.
Below Expectations Uses minimal outline feedback in the development of the Final Paper.
NonPerformance The incorporation of outline feedback in the development of the Final Paper is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished The paper is logically organized with a wellwritten introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.
Proficient The paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.
Basic The paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.
Below Expectations The paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.
NonPerformance The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished Thoroughly discusses the implications for federalism related to the topic. The discussion is entirely supported by scholarly sources and clearly demonstrates critical thinking.
Proficient Discusses the implications for federalism related to the topic. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources and demonstrates critical thinking, but minor details are missing.
Basic Partially discusses the implications for federalism related to the topic. The discussion is minimally supported by scholarly sources and demonstrates some critical thinking. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations Generally discusses the implications for federalism related to the topic. The discussion is not supported by scholarly sources, does not demonstrates critical thinking and/or significant details are missing.
NonPerformance The discussion of the implications for federalism related to the topic is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished Discusses the indepth implications for civil rights related to the topic. The discussion is entirely supported by scholarly sources and clearly demonstrates critical thinking.
Proficient Discusses implications for civil rights related to the topic. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources and demonstrates critical thinking, but minor details are missing.
Basic Minimally discusses implications for civil rights related to the topic. The discussion is partially supported by scholarly sources and demonstrates some critical thinking. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations Generally discusses the implications for civil rights related to the topic. The discussion is not supported by scholarly sources, does not demonstrates critical thinking, or significant details are missing.
NonPerformance The discussion of the implications for civil rights related to the topic is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
POL303.W5A1.05.2014
Incorporates Outline Feedback in the Development of the Final Paper Total: 4.00
Organization: Introduction, Thesis Statement, and Conclusion Total: 4.00
Discusses Implications for Federalism Related to the Topic Total: 5.00
Discusses the Implications for Civil Rights Related to The Topic Total: 5.00
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Distinguished Discusses the indepth implications for civil liberties related to the topic. The discussion is entirely supported by scholarly sources and clearly demonstrates critical thinking.
Proficient Discusses implications for civil liberties related to the topic. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources and demonstrates critical thinking, but minor details are missing.
Basic Partially discusses implications for civil liberties related to the topic. The discussion is minimally supported by scholarly sources and demonstrates some critical thinking. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations Generally discusses the implications for civil liberties related to the topic. The discussion is not supported by scholarly sources, does not demonstrates critical thinking, or significant details are missing.
NonPerformance The discussion of the implications for civil liberties related to the topic is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.
Proficient Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.
Basic Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.
Below Expectations Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.
NonPerformance The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished Employs persuasive and applicable information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.
Proficient Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.
Basic Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.
Below Expectations Presents information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects to apply such information toward the analysis of the topic.
NonPerformance The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Proficient Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
NonPerformance The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Below Expectations Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.
Discusses Implications for Civil Liberties Related to The Topic Total: 5.00
Written Communication: Content Development Total: 1.50
Critical Thinking: Evidence Total: 1.50
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics Total: 1.00
APA Formatting Total: 1.00
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NonPerformance The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Proficient The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Basic The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Below Expectations The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
NonPerformance The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Proficient Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.
NonPerformance The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Page Requirement Total: 1.00
Source Requirement Total: 1.00
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