Ideology & Public Policy
PS1 Online Assignment Grading Rubric
Excellent Work (90-100 Points)
Begins with a clear introduction that shows an understanding of the subject, that grabs your reader’s attention
Cites and/or quotes the assigned readings effectively and numerous times
Presents a logical progression of ideas demonstrating a clear understanding of the topic
Uses logical reasoning and strong supporting evidence
Shows attention to details in terms of grammar, spelling and usage of English
Answers the questions and/or covers the points offered in the instructions for the paper
Ends with a conclusion that helps to clarify the importance of the points made in the paper
Meets or exceeds the page limit for the assignment
A Very Good Paper (80-90 Points)
Begins with a clearly written introduction that demonstrates some understanding of the subject
Cites and/or quotes the assigned readings effectively many times
Presents a thoughtful response to the topic, using good reasoning and information that is accurate
Uses logical reasoning and strong supporting evidence
Shows attention to details with few errors in terms of grammar, spelling and usage of English
Answers the questions and/or covers the points offered in the instructions for the paper
Ends with a conclusion that helps to clarify the importance of the points made in the paper
Meets or exceeds the page limit for the assignment
Getting There (70-80 Points)
Poor or weak introduction
Few or no direct references to the assigned reading
Presents an adequate response to the topic, using superficial analysis
Uses logical reasoning, but supporting evidence is weak
Many errors in terms of grammar, spelling and usage of English
Does not fully answer the questions, and/or does not covers the points asked for
Has a poor or weak conclusion
Does not meet the minimum page limit and/or is poorly developed
Needs Work (60-70 Points)
Poor or weak introduction
Few or no direct references to the assigned reading
Does not present an adequate response to the topic, uses superficial analysis
Shows lapses of logical reasoning and supporting evidence is weak
Many distracting errors in terms of grammar, spelling and usage of English
Does not fully answer the questions, and/or does not covers the points asked for
Has a poor or weak conclusion
Does not meet the minimum page limit and/or is poorly developed