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Your individual sub-topic written (MIN of 1, MAX 3 pages) Your portion of the White Paper must include one of the following: 1

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Your individual sub-topic written (MIN of 1, MAX 3 pages)

Your portion of the White Paper must include one of the following:
1. Introduction/Summary
2. History/Background and Context
3. Problem (Defined)
4. Discussion to relate point of view from sources used
5. Writer takes a position 
6. Solution/s
7. Conclusion.

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White Paper Rubric

Write a White Paper which includes: 1. Introduction/Summary 2. History/Background and Context 3. Problem (Defined) 4. Discussion to relate point of view from sources used 5. Writer takes a position 6. Solution/s 7. Conclusion. The individual paper will be combined with the other group members papers to form a comprehensive discussion and recommended solution to the contemporary issue facing the Army and nation. This group paper forms the foundation of the group brief. Collaboration within the group during the individual writing process is key to ensure differing perspectives are adequately discussed.

  Levels of Achievement

Criteria Does Not Meet Standard

Meets Standard

Exceeds Standard

Far Exceeds Standard

Introduction 10 % The introduction is uninspiring and leaves the reader flat and wondering why they should continue reading.

70 % The introduction is adequate to introduce the topics of the paper.

80 % The power of the introduction carries the reader forward into the paper.

100 % Introduction is an inviting and dramatic call for action so that the reader knows the issue is serious and demands investigation.

Structure and Organization

10 % The white paper is unstructured and poorly thought out leaving the reader wondering what comes next.

70 % The white paper is simple and understandable in its structure that engages the reader with both thought and feeling. The paper follows a logical sequence and the detail is adequate.

80 % The white paper contains a structured outline of the problems and factors along with a short history and opinion section. The paper is complete in both opinion and position that leads to a conclusion transitioning to the next paper, or encompassing the previous paper's work.

100 % The white paper contains Introduction/Summary 2. History/Background and Context 3. Problem (Defined) 4. Discussion to relate point of view from sources used 5. Writer takes a position 6. Solution/s 7. Conclusion. Paper includes linkage to other papers in the group in a logical and meaningful sequence.

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  Levels of Achievement

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Position 10 % Position is not defended with evidence from sources.

70 % The paper’s position is adequate, and links thoughts with the sources point of view. Cited references are used with basic contextual relevance.

80 % The paper states a position with clarity and used sources to support the argument. Cited references from sources are often used to support the argument, contextually and factually. The sources are summarized accurately.

100 % The paper states the position with clarity and uses at least 5 cited references to support the argument. Direct Quotations are effectively used to support the argument, and summarized with accurate and contextual point of view.

Sources Point of View to Support Position

10 % The paper did not use sources with sufficient clarity to prove they were selected carefully or with purpose.

70 % Paper adequately used sources to support the point of view.

80 % Paper accurately captures the selected sources point of view to give their position relevance and strength.

100 % Paper accurately captures the selected sources point of view to give their position maximum relevance, clarity, and unarguable strength.

Sources 10 % Paper used less than three valid sources.

70 % Paper used 3 sources ranging from public opinion and peer reviewed journals among other professional thought papers to Army doctrine.

80 % Paper used 4 sources from a variety of mediums and levels of expertise ranging from public opinion and peer reviewed journals among other professional thought papers to Army doctrine.

100 % Paper used 5 sources from a variety of mediums and levels of expertise ranging from public opinion and peer reviewed journals among other professional thought papers to Army doctrine.

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  Levels of Achievement

Criteria Does Not Meet Standard

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Solution 10 % There is no discernable solution.

70 % Solution addresses the problem.

80 % Solution clearly and fully addresses the problem with detail and elaboration. Some evidence of problem solving.

100 % Solution is clear and reinforces introduction and major parts of the problem with detail and elaboration using historical reference and/or personal experience. Evidence of problem solving.

Conclusion 10 % Conclusion is entirely disconnected from the evidence and reasoning.

70 % Conclusion supports the position and does not introduce any new ideas.

80 % Conclusion is strongly linked to the evidence and reasoning; it is very concise.

100 % Conclusion is fully justified by the evidence and the reasoning, and it is concise in its support of the writer’s position.

Develops/Collaboration 10 % Introduction or conclusion did not provide link to other papers in the group. Structure and organization of the paper demonstrates lack of collaboration among the group. Group used identical sources.

70 % Introduction or conclusion provided link to other papers in the group, but left the reader confused. Structure and organization of the paper demonstrates collaboration with some of the other papers in the group referenced. Used two different sources than other papers in the group.

80 % Introduction or conclusion provided link to other papers in the group. Structure and organization of the paper demonstrates collaboration within the group. Used at three different sources from other papers in the group.

100 % Introduction or conclusion provided link to other papers in the group in a clear, concise manner. Structure and organization of the paper clearly demonstrates collaboration within the group. Used a variety of sources different from the other papers in the group.

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  Levels of Achievement

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Far Exceeds Standard

Grammar 10 % More than four sentences not to include direct quotes, identified by Microsoft Word proofing tool as capitalization, fragments, Run-ons, misused words, noun phrases, possessives, plurals, punctuation, questions, relative clauses, subject-verb agreement, verb phrases, spelling.

70 % No more than four sentences not to include direct quotes, identified by Microsoft Word proofing tool as capitalization, fragments, Run-ons, misused words, noun phrases, possessives, plurals, punctuation, questions, relative clauses, subject-verb agreement, verb phrases, spelling.

80 % No more than three sentences not to include direct quotes, identified by Microsoft Word proofing tool as capitalization, fragments, Run- ons, misused words, noun phrases, possessives, plurals, punctuation, questions, relative clauses, subject-verb agreement, verb phrases, spelling.

100 % No sentences not to include direct quotes, identified by Microsoft Word proofing tool as capitalization, fragments, Run-ons, misused words, noun phrases, possessives, plurals, punctuation, questions, relative clauses, subject-verb agreement, verb phrases, spelling.

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  Levels of Achievement

Criteria Does Not Meet Standard

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Far Exceeds Standard

Style 10 % More than four sentences not to include direct quotes, identified by Microsoft Word proofing tool as cliché, colloquialism, jargon, contraction, fragment, hyphenated, compound, misused, possessive, plural, punctuation, relative clause, sentence length, sentence structure, And but sentences, successive nouns, prepositional phrases, unclear phrasing, use of first person, verb phrases, wordiness, split infinitives.

70 % No more than four sentences not to include direct quotes, identified by Microsoft Word proofing tool as cliché, colloquialism, jargon, contraction, fragment, hyphenated, compound, misused, possessive, plural, punctuation, relative clause, sentence length, sentence structure, And but sentences, successive nouns, prepositional phrases, unclear phrasing, use of first person, verb phrases, wordiness, split infinitives.

80 % No more than three sentences not to include direct quotes, identified by Microsoft Word proofing tool as cliché, colloquialism, jargon, contraction, fragment, hyphenated, compound, misused, possessive, plural, punctuation, relative clause, sentence length, sentence structure, And but sentences, successive nouns, prepositional phrases, unclear phrasing, use of first person, verb phrases, wordiness, split infinitives.

100 % No sentences not to include direct quotes, identified by Microsoft Word proofing tool as cliché, colloquialism, jargon, contraction, fragment, hyphenated, compound, misused, possessive, plural, punctuation, relative clause, sentence length, sentence structure, And but sentences, successive nouns, prepositional phrases, unclear phrasing, use of first person, verb phrases, wordiness, split infinitives.

Passive Voice 10 % More than five instances of passive voice not to include direct quotes.

70 % No more than five instances of passive voice not to include direct quotes.

80 % No more than two instances of passive voice not to include direct quotes.

100 % No instance of passive voice not to include direct quotes.

Directly Quoted Material

10 % 25% or more directly quoted material.

70 % 16-24% directly quoted material.

80 % 6-15% directly quoted material.

100 % No more than 5% directly quoted material.

Intellect/Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

10 % Inconsistently adapts to changing situations. Attends to

70 % Demonstrates open- mindness. Recognizes changing

80 % Models a flexible mindset and anticipates changing conditions.

100 % Mental agility able to apply multiple perspectives and approaches. Thinks creatively and reasons

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  Levels of Achievement

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immediate conditions and surface outcomes when making decisions. Hesitates to adjust an approach. Inconsistently demonstrates sound assessment of situations. Hesitates in decision making when facts not available. Forms opinions outside of sensible information available. Interpersonal tact demonstrates lapses in self- awareness when interacting with others. Misses cues regarding others perceptions, character and motives. Presents self inappropriately or not tactfully. Expertise demonstrates uncertainty or novice proficiency in technical aspects of position. Inconsistently applies competence of joint, cultural, and geopolitical knowledge. Displays indifference toward expanding

conditions and considers second-and- third order effects. Sound judgment capacity to assess situations shrewdly and draw sound conclusions. Demonstrates sound decisonmaking ability. Shows consideration for available information, even when incomplete. Interpersonal tact maintains self-awareness of others perceptions and changes behaviors during interactions accordingly. Expertise possesses facts and understanding of joint, cultural, and geopolitical events and situations. Seeks out information on systems, equipment, capabilities, and situations. Expands personal knowledge of technical, technological, and tactical areas. Uses critical thinking and problem solving methods.

Engages in multiple approaches when assessing conceptualizing, and evaluating a course of action. Models sound judgment. Engages in thoughtful assessment. Confidently makes decisions in the absence of all of the facts. Interpersonal tact demonstrates proficient interaction with others. Effectively adjusts behaviors when interacting with others. Understands character and motives of others, and modifies personal behavior accordingly. Expertise demonstrates expert-level proficiency with technical aspects of their position. Demonstrates understanding of joint, cultural, and geopolitical knowledge. Shares knowledge of technical, technological, and tactical systems to subordinates and others. Stimulates critical thinking in others. Understands

analytically, critically, ethically, and with cultural sensitivity to consider unintended as well as intended consequences. Anticipates the second- and third- order effects of their actions. They tolerate ambiguity, as they will never have all the information they want. Critical thinking considers what might be wrong, while creative thinking considers what is possible. Expert in technical, tactical, cultural, geopolitical, and other relevant knowledge areas. Recognizes diversity and displayed self- control, balance, and stability. Critical thinking is an active process in situation assessment that seeks to obtain the most thorough and accurate understanding possible.

 

 

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knowledge or self. Does not articulate the evidence and thought processes leading to decisions. Overly relies on one approach to problem solving.

the contribution of critical thinking and problem solving in the task.

 

 

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Achieves/Life Long Learner

10 % Achieves demonstrates a limited understanding of supervising, managing, monitoring, and controlling priorities of work. Hasty prioritization and planning lead to incomplete guidance and direction. No new knowledge is demonstrated. Does not document information sources.

70 % The paper achieves the desire outcome. Achieves prioritizes, organizes, and coordinates taskings for others. Plans for the expected setbacks and enacts appropriate contingencies when needed. Monitors, coordinates and regulates others actions but allows others to accomplish the work. Learners are engaged in solving real- world problems. Intellect is stimulated with learning that will affect leader and unit performance. New knowledge is demonstrated to the learner. Identifies reliable sources of data and other resources to acquire knowledge.

80 % Uses other competencies to accomplish objectives. Demonstrates understanding of supervising, managing, monitoring, and controlling of priorities of work. Reflects on end state before issuing guidance. Provides others autonomy to accomplish the work. Existing knowledge is activated as a foundation for new knowledge. Organizes insights for future application.

100 % The actions for gets results integrate all other components in a way that brings people, values, purpose, motivation, processes, and task demands together to make the difference in outcomes related to the mission. . Leaders achieve by setting priorities, organizing taskings, managing resources, developing thorough and synchronized plans, executing plans to accomplish the mission, and achieving goals. Learning involves study and reflection to acquire new knowledge and to learn how to apply it when needed. Focus on how to use new information as it relates to other information. New knowledge is integrated into the learner’s world. Actively engage in learning, quickly retain and recall information, and transfer learning to novel situations. Analyzes and synthesizes relevant source information, sees implications, and draws conclusions.

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