Grading Rubric
Excellent (5 pts) |
Accomplished (3 pts) |
Developing (1 pt) |
Beginning (0 pt) |
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Issue Spotting (1.000, 20%) LA- SULC- 2015.1-Issue Spotting |
Student properly identifies the issue, and any sub-issues that are dispositive for the overall question being asked. Issue is clearly stated in a way that appropriately links it to the specific facts of the question. |
The issue and sub- issues identified are relevant but not completely dispositive of the question being asked. Issue is clearly stated.
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Student identifies the relevant issue but fails to address dispositive sub- issues. Issue is clearly stated. |
Student fails to identify the proper issue required to address the question being asked.
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Analysis |
Student |
Student applies facts |
Student applies facts and reasonable inferences from facts to legal elements, factors, sub- issues, and policy – 2 or more areas are not are thorough. |
Student fail to apply specific facts to the legal elements with any consistency. |
Quality of Writing (1.000, 20%) LA-SULC- 2015.3-Quality of Writing |
Consistently follows format requested in the call of the question. Overall essay shows a sense of proportion and balance that signifies a substantial understanding of the relative importance of the various issues discussed. |
Generally follows format requested in the call of the question. Overall essay shows some sense of proportion and balance that signifies some understanding of the relative importance of the various issues discussed. Dispositive issues are treated thoroughly, most relevant issues are given some (but not) |
Significantly departs from format requested in the call of the question. All issues treated with the same degree of detail, OR significant errors made in identifying dispositive issues. Moderately |
The answer fails to follow the call of the question; poor grammar; incomplete sentences; and answer does not address the issues. |