Rubric For Assessing Analytical Thinking Processes

CONSTRUCTING SUPPORT
CONSTRUCTING SUPPORT involves developing a clearly stated position. The process includes three components that can be assessed:
a. Accurately identifies a position that requires evidence rather than merely stating facts which are obvious.
b. Provides ample, logical evidence for the position.
c. Demonstrates provocative thought.
4 a. I have accurately identified a position that required evidence.
b. I have selected and applied evidence which effectively supported the stated position. All of my carefully selected evidence is connected to and helped prove the position.
c. I have demonstrated original thinking and have provided a unique perspective on the position.
3 a. I have accurately identified a position that required evidence.
b. I have presented relevant evidence that was needed to support my position.
c. I have demonstrated clear, logical thought.
2 a. I have identified a position that required evidence, but I have mistakenly discussed additional positions.
b. I have presented some accurate evidence that supported the position as well as some irrelevant or incomplete evidence that may not have addressed the position.
c. I have demonstrated basic thought or have restated thought already given.
1 a. I have identified random information that does not focus on a central position and required no support.
b. I did not address the prompt (the assignment).