Position Paper Rubric for Immigration Reform
D
Mechanics
Content
Appearance
Effort
Creativity
C
Serious errors;
makes reading
difficult
6 points
Needs more
information
Frequent errors,
but readable
12 points
Inadequate; not
neat; little care
evident
3 points
Apathetic; shows
little effort
16 points
Adequate; needs
more attention to
detail
4 points
Incomplete or
inadequate for
task
4 points
Little original
thinking
8 points
3 points
Used ideas of
others only
6 points
8 points
Valid content, but
little elaboration
B
A
Minimal errors;
typical for grade
level
9 points
Accurate content;
well developed
topic
18 points
Attractive
product; neat and
appealing
4.5 points
Appropriate
effort;
successful
4.5 points
Creative
integration
9 points
Flow of paper is
enhanced by
mechanics
10 points
Precise data;
extended and
complex content
20 points
Eye-catching;
pleasing beyond
expectations
5 points
Extensive effort;
autonomous
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5 points
Unique ideas;
fresh perspective
10 points