Skin Cancer Statute Evaluation Rubric
Name(s), class period, date:			Score:
This rubric is used to verify specific tasks performed when completing the Skin Cancer Statute activity. If each task has been successfully completed with quality, all points are awarded. Poor quality will reduce score as determined by instructor. No points are awarded if the task is not complete.
Category	Scoring Criteria	Points	Student Evaluation	Teacher Evaluation
Research and development 40 pts	Copy of Statute is included (cover page with names, etc)	10
	Brainstorming table 5.2b. (list of pros & cons for statute)	10
	Community response – video clip issues are added to brainstorming table (12 total)	10
	Additional evidence about skin cancer questions (#3)- (on separate sheet or back of brainstorming table)	10
Public policy presentation 40 points	Pamphlet, Flyer, Newsletter, Power point, Video, etc.	10
	Includes, if you support the statute, want to make changes to statute, do not support the statute	10
	Gives brief background on skin cancer	10
	Explains why you have taken your position on the issue, supported with data, reasoning, facts, answer questions thoroughly (include pictures, statistics, etc.)	10
Questions to ask 10 points	Questions to ask opposing view (Developed a couple questions to ask any other group that has a different view then yours)	10
Spelling and Grammar 10 points	All written material is free of grammatical and spelling errors	10
Score	Total Points	100
Self-evaluation	Students are expected to honestly evaluate their own work. If the difference between the student evaluation and the teacher evaluation is more than 10 points, 5 points will be deducted from the teacher's score when the grade is recorded.
Deadline	All assignments are expected to be completed by the assigned deadline. No credit will be given after this time.