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Grading Rubric For Position Paper

The document provides a grading rubric for a position paper assignment. It outlines the criteria for four main sections - the introductory paragraph, supporting arguments, discussion of opposing arguments, and concluding paragraph. Points will be awarded based on how well each section defines and supports the writer's position through a clear thesis, at least three arguments and counterarguments attributed to specific perspectives, compelling examples, and a conclusion that restates the main points. Additional points are given for proofreading, grammar, and accurate citations and a bibliography from multiple sources representing different views on the issue.

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Grading Rubric For Position Paper

The document provides a grading rubric for a position paper assignment. It outlines the criteria for four main sections - the introductory paragraph, supporting arguments, discussion of opposing arguments, and concluding paragraph. Points will be awarded based on how well each section defines and supports the writer's position through a clear thesis, at least three arguments and counterarguments attributed to specific perspectives, compelling examples, and a conclusion that restates the main points. Additional points are given for proofreading, grammar, and accurate citations and a bibliography from multiple sources representing different views on the issue.

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Grading Rubric for Position Paper

Grading Rubric – Short Essay – Position Paper


(80 points possible)
Introductory Paragraph (10 points):
10-  Clear thesis statement and clear description of policy issue under review.  Writer's position is not in doubt with persuasive
initial presentation of argument.   Paragraph leads to natural discussion of supporting arguments.
8  -  Thesis statement states position, but does not contribute persuasively to policy argument.  Policy under review is stated,.
6  -  Either policy or position are not well-defined, but paragraph introduces discussion that follows adequately.
4 or below – Major weaknesses in thesis or description of policy question or missing one or both.
Supporting Arguments (15 points):
10-  Minimum of three clear supporting arguments, with attribution to specific political perspectives and strong examples
described in sufficient detail to be compelling.
8 – Minimum of three supporting arguments with clear attribution to specific political perspectives for at least two of the
arguments.  One argument weak.
6 -  Minimum of three clear supporting arguments, but missing attribution to specific perspectives.
4 -   More than one argument is weak and attribution of perspectives missing..
2  - Only two supporting arguments, which are not especially clear and/or not attributed to specific political perspectives.
1 or below:  Arguments not well-made and lack supporting examples.
Discussion of Opposing Arguments (15 points):
10-  Minimum of three clear opposing arguments, with attribution to specific perspectives.  Strong examples used to refute those
arguments in balanced, compelling fashion..
8 -  Minimum of three clear opposing arguments, but missing attribution to specific perspectives for at least two of the
arguments.  Description of examples used to refute at least one of  the arguments not especially compelling.
6-  Minimum of three opposing arguments, but missing attribution to specific perspectives. 
4 -  Counter argument is weak for one opposing argument and attribution of arguments to specific perspectives is missing.
2 –Only two opposing arguments, which are not especially clear, countered effectively, and/or not attributed to specific political
perspectives.
 1 or below  -   Counter arguments not taken seriously nor countered effectively.
Concluding Paragraph (10 points):
10-  Paragraph summarizes clearly the paper's main assertions and clarifies the main policy issues under discussion.  Thesis is
restated in a more compelling fashion, with a suggested course of action suggested based on the evidence.
8  -  Thesis statement is presented as in introductory paragraph.  Main policy points and arguments are repeated, but not
persuasively. 
6  -  Either policy or position are not well-defined, but paragraph concludes the essay adequately.
4 or below – Major weaknesses in restated thesis,  description of policy question, or arguments –   or missing one or both
Proofreading and Grammar (10 points):
10 – College-level writing with clear proofreading and correct grammar and punctuation.
8  –  Only minor proofreading errors and occasional grammar and punctuation errors.
5 or below – Little effort evidenced  in proofreading; below college-level grammar and punctuation.
Source Citation (30 points):
30 – Sources and quotes are used skillfully with consistently correct and appropriate citation style (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) 
Complete bibliography, including multiple sources from contrasting political perspectives.
25 – Sources and quotes are used skillfully with consistently correct and appropriate citation.  Bibliography complete, but does
not include multiple sources from contrasting political perspectives.
25 – Sources and quotes are used skillfully and draw from multiple sources from contrasting political perspectives, but significant
errors in format in citations and/or bibliography.
20 -; Bibliography complete but relatively few citations and political perspectives..
15 - Incomplete bibliography and some citations/quotes incomplete or inaccurate.
10 and below -  No Bibliography and few citations or quotes.
0 – No Bibliography or citations.

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