Statement Problem-Conveys an understanding of the problem, the major issues and actors involved, and clearly demonstrates this is a current, relevant and urgent problem. Demonstrates that problem not only negatively impacts immigrants, but also carries social, economic and/or political costs relevant to the audienceConveys an understanding of the problem, the major issues and actors involved, and clearly demonstrates this is a current, relevant and urgent problem. Demonstrates that problem not only negatively impacts immigrants, but also carries social, economic and/or political costs relevant to the audienceConveys an understanding of the problem, the major issues and actors involved, and clearly demonstrates this is a current, relevant and urgent problem. Demonstrates that problem not only negatively impacts immigrants, but also carries social, economic and/or political costs relevant to the audienceConveys an understanding of the problem, the major issues and actors involved, and clearly demonstrates this is a current, relevant and urgent problem. Demonstrates that problem not only negatively impacts immigrants, but also carries social, economic and/or political costs relevant to the audience

Structure of Argument-Conveys an understanding of the problem, the major issues and actors involved, and clearly demonstrates this is a current, relevant and urgent problem. Demonstrates that problem not only negatively impacts immigrants, but also carries social, economic and/or political costs relevant to the audienceConveys an understanding of the problem, the major issues and actors involved, and clearly demonstrates this is a current, relevant and urgent problem. Demonstrates that problem not only negatively impacts immigrants, but also carries social, economic and/or political costs relevant to the audienceConveys an understanding of the problem, the major issues and actors involved, and clearly demonstrates this is a current, relevant and urgent problem. Demonstrates that problem not only negatively impacts immigrants, but also carries social, economic and/or political costs relevant to the audienceConveys an understanding of the problem, the major issues and actors involved, and clearly demonstrates this is a current, relevant and urgent problem. Demonstrates that problem not only negatively impacts immigrants, but also carries social, economic and/or political costs relevant to the audience

Strength of Evidence-Utilizes at least 3 peer-reviewed sources or other well-respected, reputable, and reliable sources, such as official government documents. Potentially biased sources are accurately presented. Evidence is balanced to support both pros and cons of policy alternatives presented. Doesn’t omit any major sources of evidence.Utilizes at least 3 peer-reviewed sources or other well-respected, reputable, and reliable sources, such as official government documents. Potentially biased sources are accurately presented. Evidence is balanced to support both pros and cons of policy alternatives presented. Doesn’t omit any major sources of evidence.Utilizes at least 3 peer-reviewed sources or other well-respected, reputable, and reliable sources, such as official government documents. Potentially biased sources are accurately presented. Evidence is balanced to support both pros and cons of policy alternatives presented. Doesn’t omit any major sources of evidence.Utilizes at least 3 peer-reviewed sources or other well-respected, reputable, and reliable sources, such as official government documents. Potentially biased sources are accurately presented. Evidence is balanced to support both pros and cons of policy alternatives presented. Doesn’t omit any major sources of evidence.

Recommendations-RecommendationsRecommendationsRecommendations-Recommendation is clearly stated, leaving no doubt as to the author’s position. Recommendation is derived from and rooted in the evidence presented and incorporates an understanding of the limitations of the policy proposed. Recommendation is rooted in a social justice framework, is practical and feasible, and doesn’t seem unrealistic.Recommendation is clearly stated, leaving no doubt as to the author’s position. Recommendation is derived from and rooted in the evidence presented and incorporates an understanding of the limitations of the policy proposed. Recommendation is rooted in a social justice framework, is practical and feasible, and doesn’t seem unrealistic.Recommendation is clearly stated, leaving no doubt as to the author’s position. Recommendation is derived from and rooted in the evidence presented and incorporates an understanding of the limitations of the policy proposed. Recommendation is rooted in a social justice framework, is practical and feasible, and doesn’t seem unrealistic.Recommendation is clearly stated, leaving no doubt as to the author’s position. Recommendation is derived from and rooted in the evidence presented and incorporates an understanding of the limitations of the policy proposed. Recommendation is rooted in a social justice framework, is practical and feasible, and doesn’t seem unrealistic.

Organization-The Executive Summary defines the problem and provides a roadmap for the memo, summarizing main recommendations. Conclusion draws together the key points. Sections are organized logically and clearly distinguished through section headings that summarize the points to follow the memo’s “story.”The Executive Summary defines the problem and provides a roadmap for the memo, summarizing main recommendations. Conclusion draws together the key points. Sections are organized logically and clearly distinguished through section headings that summarize the points to follow the memo’s “story.”The Executive Summary defines the problem and provides a roadmap for the memo, summarizing main recommendations. Conclusion draws together the key points. Sections are organized logically and clearly distinguished through section headings that summarize the points to follow the memo’s “story.”The Executive Summary defines the problem and provides a roadmap for the memo, summarizing main recommendations. Conclusion draws together the key points. Sections are organized logically and clearly distinguished through section headings that summarize the points to follow the memo’s “story.”

Writing Style & FormattingWriting Style & FormattingWriting Style & FormattingWriting Style & Formatting-short, focused, and to the point without excessive explanations. Specific, clear and professionally written. Avoids academic or disciplinary jargon. Language is unbiased. Easy to follow and read. Any use of capitalization, bold text, bulleted items, etc. is used sparingly and effectively.hort, focused, and to the point without excessive explanations. Specific, clear and professionally written. Avoids academic or disciplinary jargon. Language is unbiased. Easy to follow and read. Any use of capitalization, bold text, bulleted items, etc. is used sparingly and effectively.hort, focused, and to the point without excessive explanations. Specific, clear and professionally written. Avoids academic or disciplinary jargon. Language is unbiased. Easy to follow and read. Any use of capitalization, bold text, bulleted items, etc. is used sparingly and effectively.hort, focused, and to the point without excessive explanations. Specific, clear and professionally written. Avoids academic or disciplinary jargon. Language is unbiased. Easy to follow and read. Any use of capitalization, bold text, bulleted items, etc. is used sparingly and effectively.