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Early United States History - History 172

California State University at Long Beach

 

Grading Rubric (Essay Exam)

 

1) Identifies and addresses the problem/question at issue.

Scant
Some knowledge
Well Developed

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2) Identifies and presents the textbook and/or professor's perspective and position in relation to the issue.

Scant
Some knowledge
Well Developed

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3) Identifies and considers other salient perspectives and positions that are important to the analysis of the issue.

Scant
Some knowledge
Well Developed

1----------------2----------------3---------------4----------------5----------------6

 

4) Identifies and considers the influence of the context* on the issue.

Scant
Some knowledge
Well Developed

1----------------2----------------3---------------4----------------5----------------6

 

5) Identifies and assesses the quality of supporting data/evidence or provides own supporting data/evidence about the issue.

Scant
Some knowledge
Well Developed

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6) Identifies and assesses conclusions, implications, and supporting logic.

Scant
Some knowledge
Well Developed

1----------------2----------------3---------------4----------------5----------------6

 

*Contexts for consideration