POL201.W5A1.03.2013 Description: Total Possible Score: 20.00 Explains the Historical Evolution of Habeas Corpus Total: 3.00 Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the historical evolution of habeas corpus in both English and American traditions. The meaning of habeas corpus is clearly defined and supporting details are provided, including examples of how habeas corpus protects civil liberties. Proficient - Explains the historical evolution of habeas corpus in both English and American traditions and provides a definition of the term. More supporting details are needed, including additional examples of how habeas corpus protects civil liberties. Basic - Briefly explains the historical evolution of habeas corpus, but may only address one tradition. The definition of habeas corpus and/or examples of how habeas corpus protects civil liberties may be vague or missing. Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the historical evolution of habeas corpus in at least one tradition; however, the explanation may not include a definition of habeas corpus or examples regarding how habeas corpus protects civil liberties. Non-Performance - The explanation of the historical evolution of habeas corpus is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Provides Examples from U.S. History Regarding the Suspension of Habeas Corpus and How this Applies to the Present Total: 3.00 Distinguished - Provides fully developed and compelling examples from U.S. history regarding the suspension of habeas corpus and how this applies to the present. Proficient - Provides moderately developed and mostly compelling examples from U.S. history regarding the suspension of habeas corpus and how this applies to the present. Basic - Provides partially developed and somewhat compelling examples from U.S. history regarding the suspension of habeas corpus and how this applies to the present. Below Expectations - Attempts to provide examples from U.S. history regarding the suspension of habeas corpus and how this applies to the present; however, the examples provided are not sufficiently developed or compelling. Non-Performance - The examples from U.S. history regarding suspension of habeas corpus and how this applies to the present are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions. Analyzes the Relevance of Habeas Corpus to the War on Terror Total: 3.00 Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the relevance of habeas corpus to the war on terror through clear supporting examples, including details regarding persons characterized by the President as enemy combatants or illegal combatants. Proficient - Analyzes the relevance of habeas corpus to the war on terror. However, more support is needed, including additional details regarding persons characterized by the President as enemy combatants or illegal combatants. Basic - Briefly analyzes the relevance of habeas corpus to the war on terror. However, support for the analy.

1. POL201.W5A1.03.2013
Description:
Total Possible Score: 20.00
Explains the Historical Evolution of Habeas Corpus
Total: 3.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the historical evolution of
habeas corpus in both English and American traditions. The
meaning of habeas corpus is clearly defined and supporting
details are provided, including examples of how habeas corpus
protects civil liberties.
Proficient - Explains the historical evolution of habeas corpus
in both English and American traditions and provides a
definition of the term. More supporting details are needed,
including additional examples of how habeas corpus protects
civil liberties.
Basic - Briefly explains the historical evolution of habeas
corpus, but may only address one tradition. The definition of
habeas corpus and/or examples of how habeas corpus protects
civil liberties may be vague or missing.
Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the historical
evolution of habeas corpus in at least one tradition; however,
the explanation may not include a definition of habeas corpus or
examples regarding how habeas corpus protects civil liberties.
Non-Performance - The explanation of the historical evolution
of habeas corpus is either nonexistent or lacks the components
described in the assignment instructions.
Provides Examples from U.S. History Regarding the Suspension
of Habeas Corpus and How this Applies to the Present
Total: 3.00
Distinguished - Provides fully developed and compelling
examples from U.S. history regarding the suspension of habeas
corpus and how this applies to the present.

2. Proficient - Provides moderately developed and mostly
compelling examples from U.S. history regarding the
suspension of habeas corpus and how this applies to the present.
Basic - Provides partially developed and somewhat compelling
examples from U.S. history regarding the suspension of habeas
corpus and how this applies to the present.
Below Expectations - Attempts to provide examples from U.S.
history regarding the suspension of habeas corpus and how this
applies to the present; however, the examples provided are not
sufficiently developed or compelling.
Non-Performance - The examples from U.S. history regarding
suspension of habeas corpus and how this applies to the present
are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the
assignment instructions.
Analyzes the Relevance of Habeas Corpus to the War on Terror
Total: 3.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the relevance of habeas
corpus to the war on terror through clear supporting examples,
including details regarding persons characterized by the
President as enemy combatants or illegal combatants.
Proficient - Analyzes the relevance of habeas corpus to the war
on terror. However, more support is needed, including
additional details regarding persons characterized by the
President as enemy combatants or illegal combatants.
Basic - Briefly analyzes the relevance of habeas corpus to the
war on terror. However, support for the analysis may be vague,
underdeveloped, and/or lacking sufficient details regarding
persons characterized by the President as enemy combatants or
illegal combatants.
Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the relevance of
habeas corpus to the war on terror; however, the analysis is
unsupported and provides little independent thought.
Non-Performance - The analysis of the relevance of habeas
corpus to the war on terror is either nonexistent or lacks the
components described in the assignment instructions.

3. Explains the U.S. Supreme Court’s Interpretation of the Right
of Habeas Corpus
Total: 3.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the U.S. Supreme Court’s
interpretation of the right of habeas corpus with respect to
enemy combatants or illegal combatants. Examples provided
include strong supporting details and are highlighted by
research.
Proficient - Explains the U.S. Supreme Court’s interpretation of
the right to habeas corpus with respect to enemy combatants or
illegal combatants. Examples provided include supporting
details but fail to fully support the explanation.
Basic - Briefly explains the U.S. Supreme Court’s interpretation
of the right to habeas corpus with respect to enemy combatants
or illegal combatants. Examples provided are vague or include
few supporting details.
Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the U.S. Supreme
Court’s interpretation of the right to habeas corpus with respect
to enemy combatants or illegal combatants, but the explanation
is significantly underdeveloped and examples are not included.
Non-Performance - The explanation of the U.S. Supreme
Court’s interpretation of the right to habeas corpus is either
nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment
instructions.
Evaluates a Variety of Perspectives regarding Habeas Corpus
Total: 4.00
Distinguished - Exceptionally evaluates a minimum of four
perspectives regarding habeas corpus and the role of the
President, Congress, and the Supreme Court. The evaluation is
supported with information from scholarly sources, and a
personal philosophy regarding this topic is clearly provided.
Proficient - Evaluates a minimum of four perspectives regarding
habeas corpus and the role of the President, Congress, and the
Supreme Court, and provides a personal philosophy regarding

4. this topic. The evaluation and/or personal philosophy may be
slightly underdeveloped or unsupported.
Basic - Evaluates a minimum of three perspectives regarding
habeas corpus and the role of the President, Congress, and the
Supreme Court and provides a personal philosophy. The
evaluation and/or personal philosophy are underdeveloped or
unsupported.
Below Expectations - Briefly discusses a minimum of two
perspectives regarding habeas corpus and the role of the
President, Congress, and the Supreme Court. The discussion is
underdeveloped, unsupported, and may not include a personal
philosophy.
Non-Performance - The evaluation of four perspectives
regarding habeas corpus is either nonexistent or lacks the
components described in the assignment instructions.
Organization: Introduction, Thesis Statement, and Conclusion
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Paper is logically organized with a well-written
introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.
Proficient - Paper is logically organized with an introduction,
thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires
improvement.
Basic - Paper is organized with an introduction, thesis
statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction,
thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.
Below Expectations - Paper is loosely organized with an
introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction,
thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.
Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and
conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components
described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and

5. organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and
grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to
understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax
and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work
contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to
understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics,
such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few
errors, which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of
syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written
work contains major errors, which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: APA Formatting
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently
throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper.
However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout
the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA
formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout
difficult to distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - The paper meets the specific word requirement
stipulated in the assignment description.
Proficient - The paper closely meets the word requirement
stipulated in the assignment description.

6. Basic - The paper meets over half of the word requirement
stipulated in the assignment description.
Below Expectations - A fraction of the word requirement is
completed.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of
scholarly and other sources to support ideas. All sources on the
reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of
the assignment.
Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly and other
sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are
used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic - Uses fewer than the required number of scholarly and
other sources to support ideas. Most sources on the reference
page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may
not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of scholarly and
other sources, and those used provide little or no support for
ideas. Most sources on the reference page are not used within
the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted
correctly.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
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