Category | 1 point | 3 points | 5 points |
Length | Less than one page, double-spaced, 12-type default font. | 1-1 1/2 pages, double-spaced, 12-type default font. | 2 pages, double-spaced, 12-type default font. |
Fairness | At least one point of view not
mentioned.
Facts are misrepresented or grossly omitted. |
All four points of view are
mentioned.
A few good arguments are set forth, but one side clearly dominates the others. |
All four points of view are
accurately and equally represented.
Clear arguments for each point of view are expressed. |
Final Argument | Final argument stated without argument or omitted. | Final argument given with little proof or consensus. | Final argument builds on specific points of view, adding new information and reasoning generated by the group. |
Mechanics | More than 3 errors in spelling or grammar. | Less than 3 errors in spelling or grammar. | No errors in spelling or grammar. |