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Opportunity Paper Scoring Guide

Student:_______________________________________ Date:_____________________

Opportunity Question:________________________________________________________________

Papers should be between 2 and 3 pages in length, double spaced.

The paper clearly states the student’s opinion throughout the paper and reaches logical conclusions.

Not Present			Somewhat Present					Excellent Job
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

The paper makes use of the Constitution or other pertinent documents related to the issue at hand.

Not Present			Somewhat Present					Excellent Job
2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20

The paper is strongly organized.

Not Present			Somewhat Present					Excellent Job
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

The paper reveals an in-depth understanding of the issue being discussed.

Not Present			Somewhat Present					Excellent Job
2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20

The paper is free from grammatical errors.

Not Present			Somewhat Present					Excellent Job
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

The paper contains a strong writer’s voice, it is written to be read.

Not Present			Somewhat Present					Excellent Job
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

Sources are cited (Chicago Style.)

Not Present			Somewhat Present					Excellent Job
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

Overall quality of the paper

Poor			Good					Excellent
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10