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Argument-Persuasion Essay
"Araby" argumentative essay
100 points
Rubric Code:
C82C38
By
allisonic
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Criteria for Argument-Persuasion
Excellent
20 pts
Good
15 pts
Fair
10 pts
Poor
5 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement
Excellent
Very well developed introduction, statement of case, and thesis. They engage the reader and create interest.
Good
The introduction and thesis statement are fairly well developed. Thesis statement lacks required specificity.
Fair
The introduction and thesis statement contains the topic being argued, but they may not take a clear position
Poor
The introduction and thesis statement do not include what is being argued, and there is no clear stand taken.
Soundness
Excellent
Reasons are effectively supported by details and examples that are presented in a very effective order that enhances and strengthens the argument as presented in the thesis statement.
Good
Reasons are in a clear effective order and they adequately support the argument as presented in the thesis statement.
3 reliable sources
Fair
Reasons are in a discernible order, but there are not enough to effectively support the argument as presented in the thesis statement.
Less than 3 reliable sources.
Poor
Argument is not sound. No discernible organization. Reasons are either missing or not in any discernible order. They do not support the argument or there are obvious fallacies in the proposed logic. No sources.
Mechanics
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, ==
Fair
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
MLA Format /Works Cited
Excellent
No in text, or Works Cited errors
Good
2 errors in MLA Format, in text or Works Cited
Fair
3 errors in MLA format, in text or Works Cited
Poor
Over 3 errors in MLA, in text or Works Cited.
Citations
Excellent
3 reliable sources, cited correctly in text and on Works Cited page.
Good
3 reliable sources, minor citation errors in text or on Works Cited page.
Fair
Less than 3 sources, or sources are not reliable, as well as citation errors.
Poor
Unreliable sources, poor citations.
Keywords:
Definition Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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