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You are the leader of your group. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that all group members are involved, and that the various parts of the project are completed and on time. You will be graded on the following criteria:
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| Outstanding (4.0) |
| All evaluations done daily and thoughtfully |
| All components are completed ahead of time and are exceptional |
| Group members are all involved at your urging |
| Group conflict is managed productively, and different opinions are expressed and respected
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Satisfactory (3.0) |
| Most evaluations done some are less thoughtful than others |
| Most components are completed on time |
| Some members are allowed to opt-out occasionally |
| Group conflict is minimized but some opinions are not heard or recognized
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Unsatisfactory (2.0-0.0) |
| Most evaluations missing |
| Parts of project are missing and you make no effort to fix it |
| One or two people do all the work |
| Group is out of control, and you make little or no effort to bring it to order
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| Rubric for Group Presenter You are the presenter for your group. You will be responsible for making your groupâs case to the legislative hearing. You will be graded by the following criteria:
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| Outstanding
(4.0) |
| Attention-getting introduction (creative) |
| Presentation is seamless with few stops to check notes |
| At least three arguments made |
| Persuasive conclusion |
| Answers all questions clearly and thoughtfully
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| Satisfactory
(3.0) |
| Basic introduction of group case (simply stating the group proposition) |
| Some stumbling spots, checking notes |
| One or two arguments made |
| Basic summary conclusion |
| Has difficulty answering clearly, or answers none at all
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Unsatisfactory (2.0-0.0) |
| Missing or late for presentation |
| Incoherent presentation |
| No clear supporting arguments |
| No clear conclusion |
| Does not answer questions
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You are to prepare a visual product to support your presenter(s) when they make their case to the legislative hearing. The following standards apply:
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Outstanding (4.0) |
| Visually represents three or more arguments |
| Neat, attractive and creative |
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Uses color and pictures
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Satisfactory (3.0) |
| Visually represents one or two arguments |
| Neat and attractive |
| Uses color effectively
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Unsatisfactory (2.0-0.0) |
| Little or no visual representation of arguments |
| Messy, no effort evident |
| Little or no color or pictures used
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Your
group should prepare one document that explains and supports your position on
this topic. If your group cannot come to consensus on one side or the other,
you should prepare two separate papers - have one person from each side write
a separate position paper. The following standards apply: |
| Outstanding (4.0) |
| More than one full page |
| Clearly stated and reasoned position |
| Three different arguments |
| Recognizes and refutes opposing argument |
| Paper is well written |
| No spelling or grammar errors
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| Satisfactory (3.0) |
| One full page |
| Clearly stated position |
| One or two arguments |
| Recognizes opposition |
| Paper meets min. standards |
| One or two mistakes
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Unsatisfactory (2.0-0.0) |
| Less than one full page |
| Position is not clear |
| No support |
| No respectful treatment of opposition |
| Paper is incoherent |
| Many mistakes |
