Debate Final Paper Expectations & Grading Rubric-1 PDF

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Debate Assignment Final Paper Expectations & Grading Rubric 50 points

Components Writing

Elements detracting from grade; expected grade: C range or lower

Met expectations of assignment; expected grade: B range

Elements of excellence; expected grade: A range

[C = 35 – 39 points]

[B = 40 – 44 points]

[A = 45 -50 points]

Problems with: - Spelling, punctuation, grammar - Sentence structure

-Clearly written with few errors

-Well written with correct grammar, punctuation, word choice, and clarity

-Uses APA format with few errors or problems

-Error-free sentence and paragraph structure

-Either ignores or uses APA format with considerable errors Structure

-Information lacks flow -Unnecessary redundancy -Important information is missing or not presented clearly enough to understand

Content

-Fails to properly cite sources per APA - Content does not relate to assigned topic -Lack of specifics about the assigned topic -Does not argue the assigned topic clearly

-Follows the How to construct a debate outline and tips provided on assignment sheet

-Uses APA format correctly -Successfully presents information in an order that persuades the reader of the paper’s main arguments

-Includes at least 1 counterargument -Cites sources using APA

-Presents the facts of the case that successfully demonstrate the main arguments and counterargument(s)

- Main points are clearly defined

-Correctly cites sources per APA -Demonstrates understanding of the main points

-Counterargument(s) are clear and relevant - Social work values and/or ideas related to social justice are presented

-Main points are strongly in support of the assigned topic -Draws connections between main points and counterargument(s)

-Content is based on research -Contradictory information not resolved

Professional Objectivity

-Content is based on personal opinion -Impressions and opinions are not distinguished from facts

Reflection

-Illogical or unsubstantiated conclusions -Lacks depth

-Content is based on research and demonstrates critical analysis of research and main points

- Language is respectful

-Demonstrates critical thinking

- Specific descriptions are used instead of generalizations

-Cautious about drawing conclusions without adequate information. -Demonstrates critical thinking

-Adequate detail that demonstrates an understanding of the assignment

-Lacks clarity -Lack of clear recognition of personal biases

-Student provides rationale for feelings and beliefs -Identifies personal biases

Student Name: _______________________________________

-Substantial details describe underlying reasons for feelings and beliefs -Successfully recognizes and describes reasons for personal biases

GRADE: ____________________...