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Persuasive Essay 
Write a persuasive argument about "Turn off the Screens week." The persuasive essay must contain 5 fully developed supporting paragraphs . You should incorporate persuasive strategies and voice in your writing.
Rubric Code: P43W67
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  (85-100)

3 pts

(70-85)

2 pts

(60-70)

1 pts

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final grade

(N/A)

Content, and Delopment

(85-100)

- 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.
(70-85)

- 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.
(60-70)

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
-Lack of persuasive appeals
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Persuasive Techniques and Voice

(85-100)

--Most Persuasive strategies are included.
--Strategy is very effective, and is supported.
--Position is clearly stated and consistently maintained.
(70-85)

--Many persuasive strategies are included.
--Position is stated but not maintained consistently throughout the essay.
(60-70)

--Some persuasive strategies are included.
--Statement of position cannot be determined
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Organization & Structure

(85-100)

- Quality paragraphs with good transitions between each one.
- Counter-argument present and/or addressed
(70-85)

- 5 paragraphs
- Paragraph transitions need some improvement.
-Lack of counterargument
(60-70)

- Organization and structure detract from the content.
- Article is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
- 4-5 paragraphs
-Lack of counterargument
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Sentence Fluency

(85-100)

- No run-ons or fragments
-1 comma splice
(70-85)

- 1 Run-on or fragment
(60-70)

2 or more Run-ons, Fragments, or Comma splices
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Grammar & Vocabulary

(85-100)

- Rules of grammar and usage are followed.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
-Strong use of descriptive vocabulary
(70-85)

- Essay contains few grammatical errors.
- Vocabulary somewhat limited.
(60-70)

- Essay contains numerous grammatical errors.
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MLA Style

(85-100)

-12 pt. Times New Roman
- Double Spaced
- Heading in upper left-hand corner
(70-85)

Missing one of the following:
-12 pt. Times New Roman
- Double Spaced
- Heading in upper left-hand corner
(60-70)

Missing 2 or more of the following:
-12 pt. Times New Roman
- Double Spaced
- Heading in upper left-hand corner
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