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Research Paper Assignment Rubric
Argumentative Writing Rubric
Rubric Code:
LXAA9B3
By
Migjeni
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Criteria
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Essay at this level:
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15
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10
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Presentation
20
-makes great effort to meet Mr. Ulaj's expectations; includes proper MLA heading; essay is neat and scholarly.
15
-makes some effort to meet Mr. Ulaj's expectations; attempts to include proper MLA heading; essay is somewhat neat and scholarly.
10
- makes little effort to meet Mr. Ulaj's expectations; it is clear he/she did not read directions.
5
-makes no attempt to read Mr. Ulaj's directions; shows no effort to meet the teacher's expectations.
Focus: Position & Counterclaim
20
Establishes a precise and credible position, grounded in evidence and reasoning.
-Identifies a counterclaim.
-Explains why counterclaim is less convincing than the claim.
15
Establishes a precise and credible position that responds appropriately to the prompt.
-Discusses counterclaim(s) or alternate claims and/or evidence.
10
States a position but does not completely address the prompt.
-Makes note of a specific counterclaim, alternate claim, or counter-evidence.
5
Position is unclear.
-Fails to demonstrate awareness of a counterclaim, alternate claim, or counter-evidence.
Command of Evidence
20
-includes relevant, clear, strong, and thorough evidence from the text to support the writer's claims.
-meets the expectations of the assignment.
15
- includes adequate relevant textual evidence to support the writer's claims.
--meets the expectations of the assignment.
10
-presents inadequate, inconsistent, and irrelevant textual evidence to support claims.
-makes an effort, but fails to meet the expectations of the assignment.
5
-presents little or no textual evidence.
-makes no effort to meet the expectations of the assignment.
Elaboration/Analysis
20
Provides detailed explanations of the most important claim(s), reasons and evidence that support and develop the position.
15
Position is explained with claim(s), reasons and evidence.
10
Position is minimally developed with little explanation of claim(s), reasons and evidence.
5
Position is unsupported with little or no use of claim(s), reasons, or evidence.
Organization
20
-follows thoroughly the essay structure laid out in the graphic organizer and followed the guidelines of Mr. Ulaj's I.C.E. technique for introducing, citing, and explaining textual evidence.
15
- partially follows the essay structure laid out in the graphic organizer & the guidelines of Mr. Ulaj's I.C.E. technique for introducing, citing, and explaining textual evidence.
10
- follows poorly the essay structure laid out in the graphic organizer & the guidelines of Mr. Ulaj's I.C.E. technique for introducing, citing, and explaining textual evidence; no real effort is apparent.
5
-little or no attempt has been made to follow the essay structure laid out in the graphic organizer & the guidelines of Mr. Ulaj's I.C.E. technique for introducing, citing, and explaining textual evidence; no real effort is apparent.
MLA Citations
In-text citations & Works Cited page as required by MLA Style
20
-No formatting errors.
-Correct citations.
-Sources are listed alphabetically on the Works Cited page.
15
--Fewer than 3 formatting errors and/or
-Minor citation errors, and/or
-Sources not listed alphabetically
10
-More than 3 formatting errors and/or
-Major citation errors.
5
-More than 6 formatting errors and/or
-Unacceptable number of citation errors.
Writing Conventions
20
-Shows evidence of proof- reading with no grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.
-Essay is free of run-on and fragment sentences.
15
Shows evidence of some proof-reading with only one to two grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.
-Essay has one or two run-on and/or fragment sentences.
10
Lacks evidence of proof- reading with three or more grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors; writing errors make it difficult for the reader to understand material.
5
Lack of proof-reading interferes with ability to understand the essay.
-Essay has many run-on and/or fragment sentences.
Subjects:
English
History
Types:
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Writing
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