City/Town Council Paper----4 pages

City/Town Council Paper Grading Rubric for Girgis V161 : Urban Problems & Solutions Student Name : _ ______________ ________________________ Grading Area A Range B Range C Range D Range 1. Research & Background Information Outside sources are used, more information from sources outside of class, well documented and annotated . Included facts from sources, information is from reliable sources, all facts documented and annotated. Most facts are documented, some information is not from reliable sources . Information is not documented, misleading, or incorrect information is included in research materials. 2. Analysis and Review of the Problem Writing assignment demonstrate student s’ int erpretation and expression of problem. Reasoning is complex in nature . Writing assignment shows working knowledge of material researched and analysis is consistent with data provided. Writing assignment shows basic knowledge of material researched; some information is not consisten t with data provided. Writing assignment shows lack of knowledge of material researched; information is not consistent with data provided. 3. Creativity:

The ability to bring an independent review of the problem Writing assignment demonstrates students ’ own independent review of the problem and complex thoughts were expressed. Writing assignment shows some original thoughts and review of the problem. Writing assignment shows little original thought and review of the problem. Wr iting assignment shows a lack of original thought; most information is directly from other sources 4. Style and Grammar Writing assignment demonstrated students’ ability to convey complex thoughts in well written verse; all done in a manner that allows the reader to follow the thought process of the student. Writing assignment shows good prose and verse; the information provided is easy to follow and understand. Writing assignment shows basic knowledge and writing ability ; some are as are difficult to understand. Writing assignment shows a lack of writing skills. It is difficult for the reader to understand concepts of the paper. Instructor Comments: Score : _________________________________ Signed: _________________________________ Shawna M. Girgis , Instructor