# Course Rubrics

## Principal Assignment — 30 points

| Criterion | Points | Full-credit evidence |
|---|---:|---|
| Accuracy | 8 | Definitions, facts, legal rules, institutional processes, formulas, and calculations are correct. |
| Evidence / model | 8 | Uses specific authoritative evidence, valid data, or visible calculations appropriate to the claim. |
| Reasoning | 6 | Explains why evidence supports the conclusion; distinguishes observation, inference, and judgment. |
| Counterclaim / limitation | 4 | Addresses a serious alternative, uncertainty, tradeoff, or model limitation. |
| Clarity / citation | 4 | Organized, readable, and cited sufficiently for verification. |

## Constructed Response — 5 points

1. Clear responsive claim.  
2. Accurate disciplinary concept.  
3. Specific supporting evidence.  
4. Explanation connecting evidence to claim.  
5. Qualification, counterargument, or limitation.

## Seminar — 20 points

- Preparation and source use: 5
- Accurate explanation: 5
- Listening and response: 4
- Evidence-based challenge or question: 3
- Reflection and revision: 3

## Independent-Living Portfolio — 100 points

- Problem definition and jurisdiction / decision context: 10
- Research trail and source authority: 15
- Legal, economic, or financial analysis: 20
- Quantitative model / calculations: 15
- Alternatives and tradeoffs: 15
- Recommendation / plan and implementation: 10
- Counterargument, risk, and revision triggers: 10
- Oral defense and professional presentation: 5