SHORT ANSWER QUESTION GRADING RUBRIC p = 20/20: Correct. r = 16/20: Nearly correct (explanation weak, unclear or only nearly complete); includes extraneous/tangential information; or has minor errors. t = 12/20: Contains right ideas, but discussion is unclear/incomplete or contains major errors. v = 8/20: Limited relevant discussion of supporting evidence of at least some merit, but in an inconsistent or unclear manner. x = 4/20: Implementation/application of ideas, but credit given for effort rather than merit. y = 2/20: Irrelevant discussion/effectively blank. z = 0/20: Blank.