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Argument Essay
Argument Essay
Rubric Code:
L4W8C4
By
Engprof
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Criterion
Good
5 pts
Fair
3 pts
Needs Improvement
1 pts
Poor
0 pts
Review Score
(N/A)
Introduction
5 pts
Good
The introduction contains an attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to a thesis statement.
The topic as well as both sides of the argument are presented sufficiently. The writer's side of the argument is clearly presented.
Fair
The introduction contains some attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to a thesis statement.
The topic and both sides of the argument may or may not be presented sufficiently. The writer's side of the argument is presented.
Needs Improvement
The introduction has few if any attention-grabbing statements and/or the attention-grabbing statements do not clearly lead to the thesis statement/topic.
The topic and both sides of the argument may or may not be presented sufficiently. The writer's side of the argument is not clear.
Poor
There is no clear introduction.
The two sides of the argument were not presented.
Review Score
Thesis Statement
10 pts
Good
The thesis statement clearly and concisely presents the topic and how it will be classified.
The thesis statement is placed correctly.
Fair
The thesis statement is somewhat vague in how it presents the topic and/or how it will be classified.
The thesis statement is placed correctly.
Needs Improvement
The thesis statement is vague in how it presents the topic and/or how it will be classified.
The thesis statement may not be placed correctly.
Poor
There is no clear thesis statement.
Review Score
Body: Focus & Support
10 pts
Good
Each body paragraph contains a definite topic sentence with sufficient supporting details that clearly support the thesis statement and assignment. The essay includes three clear points of argument.
Fair
Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence with supporting details that mostly support the thesis statement and assignment. The essay includes three points of argument.
Needs Improvement
Some body paragraphs have a topic sentence with some details that support the thesis statement and assignment. The points of argument in the essay are somewhat vague.
Poor
The paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence and/or contains a random collection of information that does not support the thesis statement and assignment. The points of argument in the essay are not clearly presented.
Review Score
Sequencing & Organization
5 pts
Good
Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
The essay includes five distinct paragraphs: Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion.
Fair
Some details may not be in a logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader.
The essay includes five paragraphs: Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion; however, they may not be clearly presented.
Needs Improvement
Many details are not in a logical order or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
The essay includes five paragraphs: Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion; however, they are not clearly presented.
Poor
Most of the details are not in a logical or expected order. The writing is clearly not well organized and/or thought out.
The essay does not include five paragraphs: Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion.
Review Score
Research/Support
10 pts
(Content)
Good
At least 4 pieces of specific, complex, and thoroughly examined evidence are used. Evidence is quoted, summarized, or paraphrased, and clearly supports the writer's argument.
The evidence included is not the primary focus in the essay.
Fair
At least 4 pieces of evidence are included, but they are not thoroughly explained or examined. Evidence may not be specific and/or does not support the writer's argument/thesis statement.
The evidence included may or may not be the primary focus in the essay.
Needs Improvement
Writer does not include at least 4 pieces of textual evidence. The evidence is not specific; it is simple and not fully explored. Evidence does not support the writer's argument/thesis statement.
The evidence included is the primary focus in the essay.
Poor
Writer does not include any textual evidence, or there may be too much evidence (citations) and not enough arguments.
Review Score
Conclusion
5 pts
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
Poor
There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.
Review Score
Argument
5 pts
Good
The writer clearly states his or her position. Writer's argument is thoughtful, complex and thoroughly explained.
The purpose for the argument is clear.
Fair
The writer states the argument. Argument is somewhat developed.
The argument may not be as focused as it needs to be, causing the writer's argument to be somewhat weak; and purpose is not always clear.
Needs Improvement
The writer's stance on the argument is not clear. The argument is simple and not explained adequately.
The argument is not focused and/or includes contradictory information, entirely weakening the writer's argument. The purpose is questionable.
Poor
The writer does not present an argument or the writer includes too many quotes, paraphrases, and/or summaries that make the argument extremely weak or unclear.
Review Score
Grammar & Spelling
10 pts
(Grammar, Spelling, Mechanics, and Word Choice)
Good
The writer makes a one or no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Fair
The writer makes some errors in grammar and spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Needs Improvement
The writer makes many errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Poor
The writer is consistently making too many errors in grammar and spelling that causes the reader to be unable to comprehend the content of the paper.
Review Score
Works Cited Page
0 pts
Good
The writer followed all MLA Format requirements.
Fair
The writer followed most of the MLA Format requirements.
Needs Improvement
The writer followed some of the MLA Format requirements.
Poor
The writer did not meet most of the MLA Format requirements.
Review Score
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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