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Does Not Meet Expectations |
Partially Meets Expectations |
Meets Expectations |
Exceeds Expectations |
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Understanding
of the meaning of the Amendment |
Student shows no effort of attempting to
understand the amendment |
Very basic understanding of the amendment but
paper is vague and does not address anything in detail. |
Student presents material that is focused and
clear. Demonstrates good grip on the
amendment and its meaning |
Material presented in paper is clear,
accurate, and complete Shows deep
understanding of amendment and its impact on |
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Historical
evidence |
Student does not show any understanding of
historical background |
Uses a minimum of sources. Information, though interesting, does not
relate to objective |
Displays thorough understanding of the reasons
for adopting the amendments. Has
adequately described any controversies surrounding the amendment either when
it was adopted or since |
Ample evidence and complete understanding of
the history. So well documented and
described so well that I can use this to show to future students |
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Evaluating
and Using Sources |
Uses only one source. Makes little effort to determine what the
information presented means |
Uses two or more sources. Recognizes who is the author of the
information |
Uses multiple sources that give good
understanding of the amendments, their history, and their impact on American
life. Takes into account the scope,
authority, and currency of the information |
Uses diverse sources that reflect thorough
understanding of the subject. So well researched that I could give the
bibliography to future students |
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Citing
Information |
Sources are not cited properly |
Follows recommended format for citation
although several errors are apparent |
Follows recommended format for citation with
only a few errors |
Follows recommended format exactly with no
errors. Sources are accurately cited. |
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Quality
of document |
Significantly less than three pages; many
spelling and/or grammar mistakes |
One of the following problems is present:
spelling mistakes; grammar mistakes; lack of detail |
A well-written, three page document with
minimal spelling or grammar mistakes |
More than three pages of high quality analysis
with absolutely no spelling or grammar problems |