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CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Use of Facts/Statistics	Every major point was well supported with several relevant facts, statistics and/or examples from the readings and LBJ observations other than their own.	Every major point was adequately supported with relevant facts, statistics and/or examples from the readings and their own observations at LBJ.	Every major point was supported with facts, statistics and/or examples, but only their own observations at LBJ or a limited part of the readings were used as evidence.	Student just offered unsupported opinions.
Organization	All arguments were clearly tied to an idea (premise) and organized in a tight, logical fashion.	Most arguments were clearly tied to an idea (premise) and organized in a tight, logical fashion.	All arguments were clearly tied to an idea (premise) but the organization was sometimes not clear or logical.	Arguments were not clearly tied to an idea (premise).
Understanding of Topic	The student clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented their information forcefully and convincingly.	The student clearly undestood the topic in-depth and presented their information with ease.	The student seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with ease.	The student did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Respect for Classmates	All statements, body language, and responses were respectful and were in appropriate language.	Statements and responses were respectful and used appropriate language, but once or twice body language was not.	Most statements and responses were respectful and in appropriate language, but there was one sarcastic remark.	Statements, responses and/or body language were consistently not respectful.
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Date Created: Sep 09, 2003 11:10 pm (CDT)