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Copy of Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Persuasive essay about lying in certain circumstances for an English Language undergrad student. Rubric Code: BC2A6 By aggieamd Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: (General) Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Persuasive Essay 5 Paragraph Essay on the "Circumstances of Lying"
	Fair 0 pts	Good 15 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Point of View Is the thesis statement clearly stated in the introduction?	Fair There is no thesis statement in your introductory paragraph.	Good The thesis statement is not clearly stated in your introduction.	Excellent The thesis statement is clear and stated inside of your introductory paragraph.
5 paragraph structure	Fair Essay has less than five paragraphs and/or organization into five paragraphs is unclear.	Good Essay has five paragraphs with clear intro/support/conclusion, but paragraphs are less than 3-5 sentences long.	Excellent Essay has five paragraphs, three to five sentences each and essay has clear intro/support/ argument/ conclusion.
Examples/Details	Fair The essay does not include examples or experiences that support the thesis.	Good There are some examples or experiences included in the essay, but they do not fully support the thesis.	Excellent The essay contains many expamples or personal experiences that support the thesis.
Mechanics	Fair There are many spelling and grammar mistakes, making it hard to understand the writer's thesis.	Good There are spelling and grammar mistakes, but the main point of the essay is easily understood.	Excellent There are few spelling and grammar mistakes, but they do not distract the reader.