Q Begin your journal with the advantages and disadvantages of the Electoral College. • What groups, states, and interests benefit from its use? • Should we replace it? If so, what type of election system should take its place? • Defend your answer by citing how your idea would eliminate problems with the current system and what interests would benefit. • Provide at least one trusted reference for your research. Resource: • Chapter 12 Rubric POL 300 Journal Rubric POL 300 Journal Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePreparation 25 to >23.0 pts Distinguished Journal entry shows evidence of thorough preparation through reading or reflection. Author speaks as one who has knowledge to share. 23 to >20.75 pts Proficient Journal entry shows evidence of preparation through reading or reflection. Author speaks as one who has knowledge to share. 20.75 to >18.75 pts Satisfactory Journal entry shows some evidence of preparation through reading or reflection. Author demonstrates some knowledge applicable to prompt. 18.75 to >16.25 pts Marginal Journal entry shows little evidence of preparation through reading or reflection. 16.25 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory Journal entry shows no evidence of preparation through reading or reflection. 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of content 25 to >23.0 pts Distinguished Journal entry contains substantial information for reader. The entry addresses the focus question(s) completely. 23 to >20.75 pts Proficient Journal entry contains substantial information for reader. The entry addresses the focus question(s). 20.75 to >18.75 pts Satisfactory Journal entry contains some relevant information for reader. The entry addresses the focus question(s). 18.75 to >16.25 pts Marginal Journal entry contains minimal information for reader. The entry addresses the focus question(s) weakly. 16.25 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory Journal entry contains minimal information for reader. The entry does not address the focus question(s). 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersonal reflection 25 to >23.0 pts Distinguished Journal entry conveys extensive evidence of a personal response to the focus question(s); demonstrates the author's growth through reflection on learning. 23 to >20.75 pts Proficient Journal entry conveys evidence of a personal response to the focus question(s); demonstrates the author is capable of reflecting on learning. 20.75 to >18.75 pts Satisfactory Journal entry conveys evidence of a personal response to the focus question(s) with a few gaps in clarity; demonstrates the author is capable of some reflection on learning. 18.75 to >16.25 pts Marginal Journal entry conveys little evidence of a personal response to the focus question(s). 16.25 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory Journal entry shows no personal response to the focus question(s). 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConventions 25 to >23.0 pts Distinguished Journal entry shows few, if any errors in standard written English that do not interfered with understanding. 23 to >20.75 pts Proficient Journal entry may have some errors in standard written English that rarely interfere with understanding. 20.75 to >18.75 pts Satisfactory Journal entry has a few errors in standard written English that may interfere with understanding. 18.75 to >16.25 pts Marginal Journal entry has several kinds of errors in standard written English that interfere with understanding. 16.25 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory Journal entry has frequent and severe errors in standard written English that interfere with understanding. 25 pts Total Points: 100 PreviousNext