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Writte Argument Rubric 
Effective Argumentation
Rubric for Argument essay that will lead to your speech.
Rubric Code: C9A473
By kjagiello
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Underdeveloped

5 pts

Developing

10 pts

Proficient

15 pts

Well-Developed

20 pts

Thesis / Claim

Underdeveloped

Claim is vague; no stand is taken on an issue.
Developing

Claim is vague; may be more fact than opinion.
Proficient

Claim is clear and expresses and opinion on a topic. A strong stance is taken and defended throughout the paper.
Well-Developed

Claim is clear and expresses your stance on an appropriate topic of personal importance.<BR>
A strong, specific stance is taken and defended consistently throughout the paper.
Organization

Underdeveloped

Overall argument lacks structure.
Developing

Claim may be unclear in the introduction of the argument. Key points may be presented in a confusing or illogical sequence.
Proficient

Claim appears in introduction, body presents several key points related to overall argument, and concluding paragraph follows from and supports the argument presented.
Well-Developed

Claim appears in introduction, each body paragraph focuses on one key point related to the overall argument, and concluding paragraph follows from and supports the argument presented.
Evidence

Underdeveloped

Support for claim/counterclaim is lacking.
Developing

Support for claim/counterclaim is superficial.
Proficient

Support for claim/counterclaim is sufficient. 2 Pieces of evidence are included and explained OR 3 pieces of evidence, but they are not well explained.
Well-Developed

Support for claim/counterclaim is thorough. Evidence is explained. At least 3 reliable pieces of evidence are included. At least one is researched and cited.
Counterclaim

Underdeveloped

Opposing point of view is absent from argument.
Developing

Opposing point of view is misrepresented OR not effectively refuted.
Proficient

One opposing point of view is presented but not very clearly, and an attempt to refute it is made. It is mostly just explained with opinion.
Well-Developed

The opposing point of view is clearly presented and effectively refuted with evidence and analysis.
Language Use / Conventions

Underdeveloped

Argument is composed in primarily casual language inappropriate for a formal written argument. Frequent errors in conventions.
Paper is untyped and messy
Developing

Argument is too informal or inappropriate for the purpose and audience for. Frequent errors in conventions.
Paper is untyped, though it is neat.
Proficient

Argument is somewhat, but not consistently, appropriate in language and tone. 3-4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling.
Paper is typed. It may be sloppily presented and formatting may be incorrect.
Well-Developed

Argument maintains a formal style and appropriate tone consistently throughout. 2 or fewer errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Paper is typed, Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced. It is neat and has your name.



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