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Position Statement Rubric 
Read 180 Persuasive Essay
Rubric used to evaluate and score your position statement
Rubric Code: J3X5W9
By lgchrist
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Exceptional

3 pts

Good

2 pts

Fair

1 pts

Poor

0 pts

Organization

Exceptional

The organization enhances the central idea(s) and its development. The order and structure are compelling and move the reader through the text easily.
Good

The organization enhances the central idea(s) and its development. The order and structure are strong and move the reader through the text.
Fair

Organization is clear and coherent. Order and structure are present, but may seem formulaic.
Poor

An attempt has been made to organize the writing; however, the overall structure is inconsistent or skeletal.
Word Choice

Exceptional

Words convey the intended message in an exceptionally interesting, precise, and natural way appropriate to audience and purpose. There is a rich, broad range of words, which have been carefully chosen and thoughtfully placed for impact.
Good

Words convey the intended message in an interesting, precise, and natural way appropriate to audience and purpose. There is a broad range of words which have been carefully chosen and thoughtfully placed for impact.
Fair

Words effectively convey the intended message. The writer employs a variety of words that are functional and appropriate to audience and purpose.
Poor

Language is quite ordinary, lacking interest, precision and variety, or may be inappropriate to audience and purpose in places. The writer does not employ a variety of words.
Position Statement

Exceptional

The writing includes a focused position statement that allows the reader to know the author's stance on the topic immediately. It is expressed in a firm and confident manner.
Good

The writing includes a position statement that allows the reader to know the author's stance on the topic.
Fair

The writing includes a position statement that provides the reader with an idea of the author's stance on a topic. The author appears to feel strongly about the stance taken.
Poor

The writing contains a position statement that is vague and not clearly defined. The reader is not sure if the author feels strongly about the stance being taken.
Supporting arguments

Exceptional

The writing contains at least three supporting arguments. Each argument is clearly focused, explains the benefits of that argument, addresses concerns, and supports the author's position.
Good

The writing contains at least 2 supporting arguments. Each argument is focused, explains the benefits of that argument, and supports the author's position.
Fair

The writing contains at least 1 supporting arguments. Each argument is focused and supports the author's position.
Poor

The writing contains at least one supporting argument. The argument is focused and supports the author's position.
Mechanics

Exceptional

There are no mechanical errors such as spelling and grammar.
Good

There are a few errors but these do not distract the reader from the content.
Fair

There are multiple errors but these do not distract the reader from the content.
Poor

There are multiple errors and they do distract the reader from the content.




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