iRubric: Persuasive Essay: Imagination vs. Knowledge rubric

The central ideas show original thinking and are well woven throughout both parts of the essay. Analytical and supportive elements reflect clarity and substantial insight and depth of thinking in both parts. Position is extremely well supported. Complexity is maintained and both parts are extremely thoughtful and engaging.

The central idea of the essay shows some original thinking. Analytical and supportive elements reflect clarity, and good insight and depth of thinking in both parts. Position is well supported. Some complexity is maintained and both parts contain some thoughtful and engaging thinking.

The main idea is generally clear. Analytical and supportive elements tend to be general and may not create a clear connection to the position or main idea. Ideas and details stay on the surface and provide limited depth and insight in one or both parts. Thinking lacks a sense of engagement.

The main idea lacks clarity. Analytical and supportive elements are only loosely related to the topic and may not create a clear connection to the position. Confusing.

The conclusion contains original thinking, depth, and insight. It is well crafted and provides a sense of closure. Leads reader to further thinking about the central idea.

The conclusion provides insight into the overall purpose of the paper with some originality but it may lack sufficient depth. Provides a sense of closure.

The conclusion provides some insight into the purpose of the writing but demonstrates littlle originality. May summarize key points providing some sense of closure.

The conclusion may be abrupt or missing. May be loosely or unconnected to the central idea.