Rubric Research o Does the paper show that the most relevant extant literature a

Rubric Research o Does the paper show that the most relevant extant literature and sources on the topic have been reviewed or considered? o Where relevant and available, does the paper refer to original material or authority, not just secondary sources? • Analysis o Does the paper critically examine assumptions? o Does the paper apply original or creative argument, assessment or analytic framework to the topic? Is it persuasive and rigorous in applying facts to analytic/policy principles and frameworks? • Organization and style o Does the paper convey a clear argument? o Does it have a clear organizational structure, in which parts relate to the whole in a way that makes sense to the reader? o Is it written in a fluid and readable manner?  Some allowance is made for situations where English may not be the writer’s mother tongue. o Does it show care and professionalism, for example avoiding excessive distracting typos or other stylistic errors?