RUBRIC FOR THE POSITION PAPER
Criteria
Excellent
9-10 pts
The Position is
supported with welldeveloped and thought
out reasons. The
arguments show strong
analysis and
conclusions based on
the information.
Good
7 -8 pts
The Position is
supported with welldeveloped and
thought out reasons.
The arguments are
well presented, but
analysis and
conclusions need to
be strengthened.
Literature
Review (Variety,
alignment, and
relevance of
evidence)
30%
The paper is supported
with 10 valid sources
which are properly
cited. Information is
relevant and supports
the position of the
writer.
Organization
(Adherence to
the required
The paper follows the
required format
accurately. The ideas
are well organized and
Content (depth,
focus and clarity
of the position)
40%
Poor
3-4 pts.
The Position is vague
and the arguments
are inconsistent and
repetitive. The
analysis and
conclusions are weak.
The paper is
supported with 8-9
valid sources which
are properly cited.
Information is
relevant and
supports the
position of the
writer.
Fair
5-6 pts.
The Position is
supported with
reasons. The
arguments are
presented but are
too general and
need to be
developed further.
Deeper analysis and
conclusions are
needed.
The paper is
supported only with
6-7 sources. Proper
citation is needed.
Information is quite
relevant and
supports the
position of the
writer.
The paper mostly
followed the
required format. The
ideas are well
The required format
was not properly
followed and the
flow needs to be
The paper did not
follow at all the
required format. The
flow is very
The Paper lacks
support from valid
and accurate sources.
Some of the
information is not
relevant and does not
support the position
of the writer.
Score
format, flow,
free of mechanical
and consistency) errors. Coherence is
(20%)
very much evident.
Timely
Submission
(Punctuality and
proper
submission)
(10%)
Total
The paper was
submitted on or before
the due time using epnu (LMS)
organized but very
minimal mechanical
errors are observed.
Coherence is also
evident.
The paper was
submitted late (1-2
days) using e-pnu
(LMS)
strengthened.
Mechanical errors
are present in many
parts of the paper.
inconsistent.
Numerous mechanical
errors are present
throughout the paper.
The paper was
submitted late (3-4
days) using e-pnu
(LMS) or other
unacceptable
platforms.
The paper was
submitted late (5more days) using epnu (LMS) or other
unacceptable
platforms.