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Argument Analysis Essay Rubric 
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Rubric for Argument Analysis Essay
Rubric Code: DX46346
By lbofill
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Thesis Statement
5 %

Identification and support of a thesis statement
Excellent

The essay identifies a clear thesis statement; thesis is supported by compelling arguments with excellent use of details and examples from the readings; thesis is thoroughly supported with references from the readings
Good

The thesis is clear and
appropriate with good use of details; some support is drawn from the readings; thesis is supported with details from the readings
Fair

Thesis is somewhat defined; minimal support is provided to the thesis statement or support for thesis is unrelated to the argument; thesis is somewhat supported with details from the readings
Poor

The thesis statement is
unclear, or contains no thesis statement; essay provides little or no support to the thesis statement
Introduction
10 %

Excellent

Very well developed introduction that quickly engages the reader. Provides a clear direction and purpose for the essay and a well-defined and thorough explanation of the topic.
Good

Introduction creates interest and is fairly well developed. Essay direction and purpose is somewhat unclear. Topic is adequately explained.
Fair

Introduction is generic and creates little interest. The purpose and direction of the essay are vague.
Poor

Introduction does not introduce the paper's topic, or it the topic is unclear. Explanation of topic is unclear.
Argument Analysis
45 %

Excellent

Source texts are thoroughly and effectively contextualized with well supported analysis of fairness, evidence and logic, and tone.
Good

Contextualization and analysis of source text is good and somewhat supported but could be improved;fairness, evidence and logic, and tone. is not sufficiently analyzed; Details are clear and specific, but do not fully defend the paper's thesis and need to be fleshed out a bit more fully.
Fair

Contextualization and analysis of assigned readings are incomplete; parts of the analysis of fairness, evidence and logic, and tone may be missing; little support is provided. There are details, but they are not clear, not specific, or thorough enough to support the paper's thesis.
Poor

Poor contextualization and
analysis of source texts; not supported by examples. Details are either wrong or lacking. Little or no references to the source texts are used to support the thesis.
Overall Organization
10 %

Unity & Coherence
Excellent

The details are in a clear effective order and the author groups like ideas together effectively. Paragraphs are ordered in a way that develop supports the thesis statement.
Good

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to a set pattern. Arguments are given roughly the same space.
Fair

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the thesis statement.
Poor

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Conclusion
10 %

Excellent

The concluding paragraphs effectively unifies the essay around the thesis. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the author's perspective and provides a solution to the problems addressed in the texts; the author's solution to the problem and counterarguments are thoroughly explained.
Good

The concluding paragraphs unifies the essay around the paper's thesis, but it is not very engaging or interesting (too much restating or redundancies). The author's solution to the problem and counterarguments explained, but can be improved.
Fair

The concluding paragraphs makes a point about the paper's thesis, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively. The author's solution to the problem and counterarguments are somewhat explained; insufficient support or explanation provided.
Poor

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay. The author's solution to the problem and counterarguments are minimally explained; minimal support or explanation provided.
Style
10 %

Sentence flow, tone, transitions
Excellent

Writing is smooth and skillful. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present, they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.
Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
MLA Formatting
5 %

Excellent

No errors in MLA formatting (in-text citations, Works Cited page, page header, title page)
Good

2-3 errors in MLA formatting
Fair

More than 3 errors in MLA formatting
Poor

No in-text citations or Works Cited page provided
Mechanics
5 %

Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, still get meaning and intent of the essay across.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.



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