CATEGORY 4 3 2 1

Background
4 - All background information is clearly and accurately explained in one well-written paragraph.
3 - Background information is accurately explained in one paragraph.
2 - Background information is unclear or is less than one paragraph.
1 - Background information is inaccurate or not provided.


Stakeholders
4 - All 5 stakeholders are accurately and thoroughly explained in the desired format.
3 - All 5 stakeholders are accurately documented, but a few are not fully explained.
2 - All 5 stakeholders are accurately documented, but many are not explained.
1 - Fewer than 5 stakeholders are provided.


Current Research
4 - Research clearly relates to the main topic.  It includes several supporting details and/or examples & is in the desired format.
3 - Research clearly relates to the main topic.  It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples and is in the desired format.
2 - Research clearly relates to the main topic.  No details and/or examples are given or are not in the correct format.
1 -  Research has little or nothing to do with the main topic.


Journals
4 - Successfully uses 3 scientific journals to find information.
3 - Uses only 2 scientific journals.
2 - Uses only 1 scientific journal.
1 - Uses no scientific journals.


Legislation
4 - Legislation clearly relates to the main topic.  It includes several supporting details and/or examples.
3 - Legislation clearly relates to the main topic.  It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.
2 -  Legislation clearly relates to the main topic.  No details and/or examples are given.
1 - Legislation has little or nothing to do with the main topic.

Resolution
4 - Resolution is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and explanations. 
3 - Resolution provides a clear, plausible solution to the issue. Resolution is organized with well-constructed paragraphs and is clear.
2 -  Resolution is organized but not plausible.
1 - The resolution appears to be disorganized or is less than 2 paragraphs.