Arizona offers unique opportunities for direct democracy based on initiative power. In 2012 the Arizona voters, for example, rejected the Proposition 204 initiative that sought to convert a temporary sales tax that funded education into a permanent tax.
In a 500-750-word “Letter to the Editor,” propose an initiative for an educational issue that you feel needs to be addressed. Include a plan about how this issue could become an initiative under Arizona law.
Your letter should be written to persuade others to agree with your position. Support your position with examples from case law, the U.S. Constitution, or other readings.
Rubic_Print_Format Course CodeClass CodeAssignment TitleTotal Points POS-500POS-500-O500Letter to Editor and Draft Initiative100.0 CriteriaPercentageUnsatisfactory (0.00%)Less Than Satisfactory (74.00%)Satisfactory (79.00%)Good (87.00%)Excellent (100.00%)CommentsPoints Earned Content70.0% Propose an initiative for an educational issue that you feel needs to be addressed. Letter should be written to persuade others to agree with your position. 35.0%Letter does not contain a proposal for, or any information about, a specific educational initiative. Letter is not persuasive.Letter has an inadequate discussion regarding any educational initiative. No details are given, and letter is not persuasive.Letter proposes a specific educational initiative that needs to be addressed but is simplistic and few details are given. Letter has some persuasive elements within it. Letter makes a clear proposal for a specific educational initiative that needs to be addressed. Details and examples are provided. Letter is persuasively written.Letter skillfully and convincingly discusses proposed educational initiative. Letter provides distinctive details and is persuasively and passionately written. Include a plan about how this issue could become an initiative under Arizona law.35.0%Letter does not mention any plans or Arizona law.Letter does not contain a coherent plan for how the issue could become an initiative under Arizona law.Letter includes a description about how proposal could become initiative under Arizona law. Description lacks some details.Letter includes a clear description about how proposal could become initiative under Arizona law. Description is clear and detailed.Letter includes a well-defined description about how proposal could become initiative under Arizona law. Description is comprehensive. Organization and Effectiveness 30.0% Organization and 500-750-word count10.0%Letter lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Minimum word count is not met. Letter purpose is not clear and conclusion does not support the claims made. Minimum word count is not met. Letter purpose is clear. Minimum word count is met. Letter purpose is clear. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Minimum word count is met. Letter purpose and related conclusion are clear and convincing. Information is well organized and logical. Minimum word count is met. Support your position with examples from case law, the U.S. Constitution, or other readings. 15.0%No examples of case law, the U.S. Constitution, or any other readings are included. Minimal examples of case law, the U.S. Constitution, or other readings may be included. Errors and/or inconsistencies regarding the use of examples or citations from other sources. Sources are not credible.A few examples of case law, the U.S. Constitution, and/or other readings are included. Minimal errors and/or inconsistencies regarding the use of examples or citations from other sources. Sources are credible.Multiple examples of case law, the U.S. Constitution, and/or other readings are included. Examples or citations from other sources used effectively. Multiple references are used and are a balanced mixture of examples from relevant case law, the U.S. Constitution, assigned or other readings. Each example helps to convey the message expertly. Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)5.0%Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. Total Weightage100%