pols101----essay3

Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Slightly Below Expectations

Below Expectations

Quality of Writing (10 points)

Sentence Structure

All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.

3 points

Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.

2 points

Some sentences are well-constructed but some lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling.

1 points

Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling.

0 points

Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation & Capitalization

Writer makes no errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation or capitalization so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.

4 points

Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation or capitalization but the paper is still easy to read.

3 points

Writer makes a few errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation or capitalization that catch the reader's attention and distract the reader from the content.

2 points

Writer makes several errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation or capitalization that catch the reader's attention and greatly distract the reader from the content.

0-1 points

Organization

Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings.

3 points

Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs.

2 points

Information may be disorganized, paragraphs are not well-constructed therefore distracting the reader.

1 points

The information is disorganized and difficult for the reader to understand.

0 points

Quality of Sources in Background Analysis (10 points)

Number of Sources

Two to Three unique sources are integrated into the paper.

4 points

One unique source is integrated into the paper.

2 points

No unique sources are integrated into the paper.

0-1 points

Bibliography Attached

Yes

3 points

No

0 points

Citation

All sources are accurately documented in MLA or APA.

3 points

All sources are documented, but a few are not in the desired format.

2 points

All sources are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format.

1 points

Some sources are not accurately documented or cited within the text.

0 points

Quality of Information in Background Analysis (12 points)

Accuracy

All facts are reported accurately.

4 points

Almost all facts are reported accurately.

3 points

Many facts are not reported or reported inaccurately.

2 points

Most facts are not reported OR are inaccurately reported.

0-1 points

Amount of Information

All topics are addressed and all questions are answered completely.

4 points

All topics are addressed and most questions are answered.

3 points

All topics are addressed but many of the specific questions are not answered.

2 points

One or more topics were not addressed or most of the questions are not answered.

0-1 points

Quality

Information clearly relates to the topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.

4 points

Information clearly relates to the topic. It provides 2-3 supporting details and/or examples.

3 points

Information relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.

2 points

Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.

0-1 points

Letter (18 points)

Provides a well-reasoned and articulate request for action. Provides clear and concise summary of issue, and compelling arguments. Shows respect for opposing views.

16-18 points

Formal letter has gaps or problems in reasoning, information, or request for action.

10-15 points

lacks an issue statement, objective or solution. Not addressed to appropriate official. Makes ad hominem attacks or other fallacious arguments.   

0-9 points