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Student: Question: 1 2 3 Position: Pro Con
DEBATE GRADE SHEET
CRITERIA POOR AVERAGE GOOD EXCELLENT
I. Content
• Clearly stated/complete question and position (pro or con)
• Main idea explored from different angles, complexity of issues
• Validity and significance of ideas established
• Logical, coherent structure is evident, Carefully thought out
• Responds to main issues raised in question and readings
• Clearly defines key concepts (e.g., urine toxicology test,
syringe
exchange program, legalization)
1 2 3 4
II. Support/References
• Specific support is offered liberally and convincingly
• Support from reading is incorporated in arguments
• Course text
• Outsides sources (optional)
• Overall quality/credibility of references
1 2 3 4
III. Writing/Language
• Organization and Structure:
o Introduction functions appropriately
o Main body paragraphs support thesis
o Effective topic sentences
o Each paragraph has a clear purpose
o Paragraphs are organized, unified, adequately developed
o Satisfactory conclusion/closure
• Language and Style:
o Transitions used to establish coherence
o Clear, direct style
o Precision and clarity
o Variety of sentence patterns used correctly
o Words appropriate to tone and meaning
o Avoidance of slang, trite, informal language
o Smooth integration of quotes (avoids dropped in quotes)
o Avoids excessive direct quotation
• Format/Mechanics:
o Citation and reference in APA format
o Manuscript rules (1-inch margins, double-spaced, 12 pt)
o Minimal typographic errors
o Punctuation, grammar, and syntax
1 2 3 4
IV. Team Debate Performance
o Quality of arguments
o Credible sources, objective data
1 2 3 4
V. Group Participation
o All group members participated
o Group worked effectively together
1 2 3 4
TOTALS 5 10 15 20
Debate Paper: (I, II, III) / 12
Debate (IV & V): ______ / 8
TOTAL: ______ / 20
TOTAL X 2: ______ / 40
Peer Eval. Score: ______ / 10
FINAL SCORE: ______ / 50

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Student Question 1 2 3 Position Pro Con .docx

  • 1. Student: Question: 1 2 3 Position: Pro Con DEBATE GRADE SHEET CRITERIA POOR AVERAGE GOOD EXCELLENT I. Content • Clearly stated/complete question and position (pro or con) • Main idea explored from different angles, complexity of issues • Validity and significance of ideas established • Logical, coherent structure is evident, Carefully thought out • Responds to main issues raised in question and readings • Clearly defines key concepts (e.g., urine toxicology test, syringe exchange program, legalization) 1 2 3 4 II. Support/References • Specific support is offered liberally and convincingly • Support from reading is incorporated in arguments • Course text • Outsides sources (optional) • Overall quality/credibility of references 1 2 3 4 III. Writing/Language • Organization and Structure: o Introduction functions appropriately
  • 2. o Main body paragraphs support thesis o Effective topic sentences o Each paragraph has a clear purpose o Paragraphs are organized, unified, adequately developed o Satisfactory conclusion/closure • Language and Style: o Transitions used to establish coherence o Clear, direct style o Precision and clarity o Variety of sentence patterns used correctly o Words appropriate to tone and meaning o Avoidance of slang, trite, informal language o Smooth integration of quotes (avoids dropped in quotes) o Avoids excessive direct quotation • Format/Mechanics: o Citation and reference in APA format o Manuscript rules (1-inch margins, double-spaced, 12 pt) o Minimal typographic errors o Punctuation, grammar, and syntax 1 2 3 4 IV. Team Debate Performance o Quality of arguments o Credible sources, objective data 1 2 3 4 V. Group Participation o All group members participated o Group worked effectively together 1 2 3 4
  • 3. TOTALS 5 10 15 20 Debate Paper: (I, II, III) / 12 Debate (IV & V): ______ / 8 TOTAL: ______ / 20 TOTAL X 2: ______ / 40 Peer Eval. Score: ______ / 10 FINAL SCORE: ______ / 50