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Essay Outline Rubric Essay Outline Rubric Rubric Code: N2W6653 By MarkWaller Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Argumentative Writing Outline
	Exemplary 8 pts	Sufficient 6 pts	In Need of Work 3 pts
Format	Exemplary The outline employs the correct alphanumeric format, and proper use of symbols, and correct indentations are evident.	Sufficient The outline shows the correct alphanumeric format, though proper symbols and indentations may be misplaced or inconsistent.	In Need of Work The outline has serious errors and does not use the correct alphanumeric format.
Thesis	Exemplary Thesis is clear and proposes an arguable point which people could reasonably agree or disagree; it takes a stand. Thesis employs emphatic language (should, ought, must) and a strong verb. Thesis includes three, strong, relevant supporting points written in parallel structure.	Sufficient Thesis is clear and proposes an arguable point, but it does not take a clear stand. Thesis is missing emphatic language and/or a strong verb. Thesis includes three somewhat relevant supporting points written in parallel structure.	In Need of Work Thesis is not clear and lacks organization of an arguable point and a clear stand for or against. The thesis is absent from the outline. Thesis is missing emphatic language and a strong verb. Thesis does not include three supporting points.
Evidence/Commentary	Exemplary The outline contains three supporting claims with very precise, detailed information/evidence (2+) for each supporting point that is essential to the topic, in addition to including commentary (2+) - specific anecdotes and quotations which are attributed to sources with proper MLA parenthetical documentation.	Sufficient The outline contains sufficient 2+ information/evidence for each of the three supporting claims and includes attributions to sources with proper MLA parenthetical documentation and 2+ commentary for each supporting point, though one or two errors may appear.	In Need of Work The outline includes insufficient and/or inappropriate information and commentary and does not include any attribution to sources in MLA format or otherwise.
Mechanics	Exemplary The outline exhibits excellent use of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format.	Sufficient The outline exhibits good use of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format, but has several mistakes.	In Need of Work The outline has serious errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format.