RUBRIC FOR PARENT ADVOCACY PAPER

Format & Organization Completeness of Information

50% 50%

 Consistent organization  Topic area is clearly identified

 Consistent and correct
use of APA style
 Cited all references in
text and in reference list
16-20 pts.
TARGET
 Complete description of issue/topic
 Effectively addresses parent -- teacher communication /
collaboration
 Plan to encourage advocacy is specific with strategies that

 Correct spelling and are realistic

grammar  Presented significant information on topic
 Assigned page length  Comprehensive two-three paragraph summary and reaction

16-20 points 16-20 points

 Inconsistent  Topic area identified

organization  Description of issue/topic
 Inconsistent use of APA  Addresses parent -- teacher communication / collaboration
style; or consistent use  Plan to encourage advocacy with strategies
ACCEPTABLE

with some errors  Presented information on topic

12 - 15 pts.

 Cited most references in  Two-three paragraph summary and reaction

text and in reference list
 Minor errors in spelling
and/or grammar
 Assigned page length

12-15 points 12-15 points

 Disorganized and  Topic area unclear

difficult to follow  Minimal description of issue/topic
 Minimal or no use of  Does not parent -- teacher communication / collaboration
APA style; or used with  Plan to encourage advocacy with strategies is
UNACCEPTABLE

major errors unrealistic/inappropriate

 References in text not  Presented minimal information on topic
0-10 pts.

cited  Summary and reaction are lacking

 No reference list
 Numerous spelling or
grammar errors
 Less than assigned
page length

0-11 points
0 – 11 points

Totals