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Editorial 
Editorial
Students will write a persuasive editorial of their choice Access and use language to construct and demonstrate knowledge. Organize writing so that it has an inviting introduction, a logical progression of ideas, and a purposeful conclusion. Develop ideas and content with significant details, examples, and/or reasons Use a variety of sentence structures with varied length.
Rubric Code: G2W52A2
By cottageloaf
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Above average

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair

10 pts

Below Average

5 pts

Content & Development
20 pts

Above average

- Content is comprehensive, accurate
- Persuasive appeals are identifiable and accurately used
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported with good details.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.

Audience is addressed appropriately
Good

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Persuasive appeals are identifiable but questionable
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
-
Audience may or may not receive overall message
Fair

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive
-Lack of persuasive appeals
-
Audience may be confused
Below Average

-Content is based on opinion without factual information
Lack of persuasive devices
Audience will likely be confused
Organization & Structure
20 pts

Above average

Editorial structure followed
transitions help reader follow main ideas
argument presented clearly and succinctly
strong persuasive argument
Good

editorial structure followed throughout
- Paragraph transitions need some improvement.
Persuasive elements need improvement
Fair

- Organization and structure detract from the content.
- Article is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Below Average

Lack of organization and structure which causes confusion
Main ideas are insufficiently expressed
Logic - Support/Counterargument
20 pts

Above average

Factual information presented in a clear concrete way
Adequate support for position
Counterargument is presented and refuted
Good

some facts are used for support of main idea
some support for main position
Counterargument discussed but not sufficiently refuted
Fair

Little or no facts to back up position
Logic is weak throughout
Editorial relies on opinion only
no counterargument presented
Below Average

-Facts not shown to back up position
opinionated without support
Persuasive Techniques
20 pts

Above average

- Ethos, pathos, and logos are used appropriately and effectively.
Good

Ethos, pathos, and logos are used.
Fair

Ethos, pathos, or logos are present but not all are used and/or are not used correctly.
Below Average

Ethos pathos and logos are not used
Grammar- Style
20 pts

Above average

- Rules of grammar and usage are followed.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
-Strong use of descriptive vocabulary
Good

- Article contains few grammatical errors.
- Vocabulary somewhat limited.
Some descriptive language used
Fair

- Article contains grammatical errors.
Lack of descriptive language
Sentence structure is confusing
Below Average

-Numerous grammatical errors
Lack of descriptive language
Below average sentence structure






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