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LAMC Political Science 1 Student Learning Outcome Essay
In spaces provided below and back of the page, outline & handwrite a 5 paragraph essay.
Prompt: Explain the three forms of direct democracy (initiative, referendum, and recall) and their historic
origins. Does today’s direct democracy in California fulfill the original goals?
CREATE OUTLINE HERE
ELEMENTS
5 Pts Each
THESIS & TOPIC
SENTENCES
¶1: Hook
Thesis Statement:
When reading
only the thesis
statement and
the subsequent
topic sentences,
the paper makes
logical sense.
Thesis
CONTENT &
INFORMATION
¶2: Topic Idea Sentence:
Evidence & Support
¶3: Topic Idea Sentence:
Evidence & Support
¶4: Topic Idea Sentence:
Evidence & Support
Essay has
excellent depth
from readings
and lecture
materials.
¶5: Concluding Idea Sentence:
Concluding Remarks
BEGIN ESSAY HERE
EVIDENCE &
SUPPORT
Support and
evidence are
clear and
relevant,
STRUCTURE &
LOGIC
Each paragraph
should have 4
supporting
evidence.
Reflects a
thoughtful
structure.
GRAMMAR &
FOCUS
Demonstrating
mastery of
English
grammar. Uses
3rd person
objective formal
voice and active
voice.
 Excellent Work 
 Good Effort

 Needs Work

 See Professor
 Unclear Thesis Roadmap
 Weak Topic Sentences
 Insufficient Support
 Issues With Logic
 ?-Ing Instead of Guiding
 Underdeveloped ¶’S
 Too Much Quoting
 Using “I,” “We,” & “You”
TOTAL
COMMENTS &
COMMON
ISSUES
(25 Pts)