1:Unacceptable
2: Needs Improvement
3: Acceptable
4: Exemplary
Score
Problem Identification
Does not clearly identify the problem;
Identifies an inappropriate problem or represents the issue inaccurately
Rudimentary problem identification;
Identifies main problem but does omits relevant issues;
Does not identify the relationship between different aspects or issues within the problem.
Clearly identifies main problem and includes some of the subsidiary issues;
Some discussion or relationships between subsidiary issues
Clearly identifies the main problem and subsidiary, embedded or implicit aspects of the problem;
Clearly addresses the relationship among subsidiary issues;
Identifies not only the basics of the issue but also recognizes subtle nuances of the issue
Interpretation
Fails to question data;
Ignores bias;
Misses major content areas;
Detects no inconsistencies;
Chooses biased sources.
Identifies some questions;
Notes some bias;
Recognizes basic content;
States some inconsistencies;
Selects sources adequately.
Asks insightful questions;
Detects bias;
Categorizes content;
Identifies inconsistencies;
Recognizes context.
Analyzes insightful questions;
Refutes bias;
Critics content;
Examines inconsistencies;
Values information
Identification of Alternatives
Does not identify any alternative to solve the problem; Has no understanding of the value of alternatives and their relationship to the identified problem.
Identifies alternatives that reflect a limited understanding of the situation.
Identifies alternatives that reflect a basic understanding of the situation and the problem.
Identifies alternatives that reflect an in-depth understanding of the situation and the problem.
Analysis & Evaluation
Fails to draw conclusions;
Sees no arguments;
Overlooks differences;
Repeats data;
Omits research
Identifies some conclusions;
Sees some arguments;
Identifies some differences;
Paraphrases data;
Assumes information valid.
Formulates conclusions;
Recognizes arguments;
Notices differences;
Evaluates data;
Seeks out information
Examines conclusions;
Uses reasonable judgment;
Discriminates rationally;
Synthesizes data;
Vies information critically
Presentation
Omits argument;
Misrepresents issues;
Excludes data;
Draws faulty conclusions;
Shows intellectual dishonesty
Misconstrues arguments;
Generalizes issues;
Cites sources;
Presents few options;
Overlooks some information
Argues clearly;
Identifies issues;
Attributes sources Suggests solutions;
Incorporates information.
Argues succinctly;
Discusses issues thoroughly;
Shows intellectual honesty;
Justifies decisions;
Assimilates information.
Total Points:
Scoring: Check one: Unacceptable: 5-9___; Needs Improvement: 10-14___; Acceptable: 15-19___; Exemplary: 20___
