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Rubric for Argument Essays 
Rubric for Argument Essays
This rubric is for evaluating argument essays written by English 111 students.
Rubric Code: T8C37A
By rowens44
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor-Confusing

1 pts

Fair-Basic Communication

2 pts

Good-Effective Communication

3 pts

Very good-Creative Communication

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Creativity/Depth

Poor-Confusing

The essay does not meet the criteria for the assignment.
Fair-Basic Communication

The essay may be short on length. Basic ideas are communicated.
Good-Effective Communication

The essay is readable and interesting.
Very good-Creative Communication

Essay is interesting and highly readable. There are some interesting elements integrated.
Excellent

Highly creative expression is used. Innovative presentation of ideas are used.
Grammatics

Poor-Confusing

Grammar errors interfere with the reader's ability to easily read the essay.
Fair-Basic Communication

There are errors that interfere with the ability to follow the esay.
Good-Effective Communication

There are few errors, and the flow is readable.
Very good-Creative Communication

There are few, if any errors and great flow in sentences.
Excellent

There are no grammatic or usage errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.
Punctuation

Poor-Confusing

Punctuation errors interfere with the ability to read and understand the essay.
Fair-Basic Communication

There are some punctuation errors.
Good-Effective Communication

There are few punctuation errors.
Very good-Creative Communication

There are very few, if any, punctuation errors.
Excellent

There are no punctuation errors.
Quality of argument

Poor-Confusing

Argument presented has weak or no organization and logic. The argument is not appropriate for the audience. Does not make a stand on the subject; has no subject.
Fair-Basic Communication

Argument presented is more substantial with some organization and logic. The argument is somewhat appropriate for the audience. The argument is week; does not have three supports.
Good-Effective Communication

Argument presented is of good quality, basically logical and organized. The argument is appropriate for the audience. The subject and stand are evident with supports but could have better details.
Very good-Creative Communication

Argument presented is of good quality, and is mostly logical and well organized. The argument is appropriate for the audience; contains subject, stand, three supports and details.
Excellent

Argument presented is of high quality with logical organization and is appropriately matched to the audience; contains subject, stand, three supports and details that are specific.
Writing Process

Poor-Confusing

The writing process (all four stages: pre-write, plan, drafting and revising and proofread)is not included with the writing assignment.
Fair-Basic Communication

Only one section labelled and attached to writing assignment.
Good-Effective Communication

Only two sections labelled and are attached to writing assignment.
Very good-Creative Communication

Only three sections are labelled correctly and attached to writing assignment.
Excellent

All four sections are attached to writing assignment and properly labelled.




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