PLEADING RUBRIC

Content: (total of 60 points)

Relates to assignment (10 points)

Logical organization (10 points)

Ideas clearly expressed (10 points)

Breadth & depth appropriate for assignment (10 points)

Grammar (4 points)

Spelling (4 points)

Punctuation (4 points)

Proper use of quotations (4 points)

Proper use of citations (4 points) 

Form:  (total of 40 points)

All required components present (20 points):

            Jurisdictional cover sheet

Notice to Defend

Caption

            Title

            Consecutively numbered paragraphs

            Proper division into Counts

            Incorporation by reference paragraphs

            Prayer for relief 

            Signature line

            Verification

Adherence to same format/style/tense throughout document (10 points)

Correct quotation form (5 points)

Correct citation form (5 points)