iRubric: Ensayo Argumentativo rubric

The introduction contains an attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to a thesis statement.

The introduction contains some attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to a thesis statement.

The introduction has few if any attention-grabbing statements and/or the attention-grabbing statements do not clearly lead to the thesis statement/topic.

The writer seems to be writing from knowledge or experience. The author has taken the ideas and made them "his own."

The writer relates some of his own knowledge or experience, but it adds nothing to the discussion of the topic.

The writer has not tried to transform the information in a personal way. The ideas and the way they are expressed seem to belong to someone else.

Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

The essay includes five distinct paragraphs: Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion.

Some details may not be in a logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader.

The essay includes five paragraphs: Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion; however, they may not be clearly presented.

Many details are not in a logical order or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized and/or the essay does not include five paragraphs.

At least 2-3 pieces of specific, complex, and thoroughly examined evidence are used. Evidence is quoted, summarized, or paraphrased, and clearly supports the writer's argument.

At least 2 pieces of evidence are included, but they are not thoroughly explained or examined. Evidence may not be specific and/or does not support the writer's argument/thesis statement.

Writer does not include at least 2 pieces of textual evidence. The evidence is not specific; it is simple and not fully explored. Evidence does not support the writer's argument/thesis.

There may be too much evidence (citations) and not enough arguments.

The writer clearly states his or her position. Writer's argument is thoughtful, complex and thoroughly explained.
The purpose for the argument is clear.

The writer states the argument. Argument is somewhat developed.
The argument may not be as focused as it needs to be, causing the writer's argument to be somewhat weak; and purpose is not always clear.

The writer's stance on the argument is not clear. The argument is simple and not explained adequately.
The argument is not focused and/or includes contradictory information, entirely weakening the writer's argument. The purpose is questionable.

May include too many quotes, paraphrases, and/or summaries that make the argument weak or unclear.