iRubric: Going to War: Do Strategies Work? rubric

Thesis is missing.
Body paragraphs include 1 or fewer pieces of evidence that are NOT relevant AND/OR not explained.
An argument does not exists.

Thesis is missing or is unclear.
Body paragraphs include 1 or fewer pieces of evidence that are NOT relevant AND/OR not explained.
An argument exists; however, it lacks persuasiveness OR there is no argument.

Thesis may be unclear or the main issues are vague.
Evidence to support the thesis lacks detail.
An argument exists that is somewhat persuasive.

Thesis provides a clear, strong statement of the main issues and the student's position on the topic.
Each paragraph that supports the overall thesis contains pieces of evidence that are:
- Specific and relevant
- Interpreted and explained
- Mostly Persuasive

Thesis provides a clear, strong statement of the main issues and the student's position on the topic.
Each paragraph that supports the overall thesis contains pieces of evidence that are:
- Specific and relevant
- Interpreted and explained
- Persuasive

Introduction and/or conclusion is missing.
Structure detracts from the message of the writer.
Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.

Introduction does not include a thesis statement.
Information in the assignment is disorganized.
Paragraphs are poorly constructed and lack transitions.
The concluding paragraph does not mention a thesis.

Introduction has a weak hook and may not clearly state plan or position for the essay.
Most information in the assignment is well-organized, with some well-constructed paragraphs.
Transitions are weak.
The concluding paragraph mentions the thesis, but it offers little to no reminder of the reasons that support it.

Introduction hooks the reader into the topic. States plan and position, for the essay.
Information in the assignment is well organized with well constructed paragraphs.
Good transitions throughout.
The concluding paragraph restates the thesis and reminds the reader of the reasons that support it.

Introduction hooks the reader into the topic. States plan and position, for the essay clearly and strongly.
Information in the assignment is logically organized and flows smoothly, with unity and coherence.
Evident, and smooth transitions throughout.
The concluding paragraph clearly and effectively restates the thesis and reminds the reader of the valid and logical reasons/connections.