Ideas and Content
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| Points Possible |
Explanation |
| 60 points |
The topic information is analyzed, is very relevant, and
clearly supported by both learned academic knowledge and
in–depth analysis of at least eight pieces of legislation. |
| 50 points |
The information presented explores the topic. Adequate
learned academic knowledge and research support is evident
with strong analysis of at least six pieces of legislation. |
| 40 points |
Main ideas are clear and focused. Learned academic knowledge
and research support is presented although limited or general;
some analysis of at least four pieces of legislation. |
| 30 points |
Some ides and details present but no relevant or not related
to the topic. Some learned academic knowledge; cursory analysis
of at least three pieces of legislation. |
| 20 points |
Main idea and purpose are unclear. Development attempted
but minimal; insufficient support is presented to adequately
prove assertions. |
| 10 points |
Material does not relate to the topic; almost total lack
of applied learned academic knowledge or research (on legislation)
support. |
| 0 points |
Essay not seriously attempted. |
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Organization
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| 30 points |
Strong beginning and closure. Thesis and topic sentences
are clear and adequately supported. Writing is easy to follow. |
| 25 points |
The beginning is inviting and the conclusion is satisfying
but neither is strong. Thesis and topic sentences are clear
and adequately supported. Writing is easy to follow. |
| 20 points |
Beginning is adequate but not particularly inviting or
informative and the conclusion is presented but weak. The
body is easy to follow despite some weaknesses. |
| 15 points |
An attempt has been made to organize the writing, however,
overall structure is inconsistent. The order or relationships
of support ideas are misplaced or often unclear. There are
several spelling or grammatical errors. |
| 10 points |
Writing lacks organization and is difficult to follow.
A missing or undeveloped beginning, body or conclusion is
apparent. Details leave the reader confused. There are numerous
spelling or grammatical errors. |
| 5 points |
Writing lacks coherence and leaves the reader confused.
There is an extreme lack of organization that obscures or
distorts the main point. Spelling or grammatical errors are
so numerous that they impede the flow of writing. |
| 0 points |
Essay no seriously attempted. |
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Holistic
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| 10 points |
Overall very easy and enjoyable to read, and the information
smoothly fit into the flow. |
| 5 points |
Overall easy to read, and the information presented fit
into the flow. |
| 2 points |
Overall essay not too difficult to read and the information
seemed to fit into the flow. |
