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Argumentative-Persuasive Essay Argument-Persuasion Essay Argumentative-Persuasive Essay scoring rubric on a 10 point scale. Rubric Code: X688C6 By Hande87 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criteria for Argument-Persuasion
	Excellent 10 pts	Good 8 pts	Fair 6 pts	Poor 4 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement 10 pts Introduction and Rogerian Thesis statement	Excellent Very well developed introduction and Rogerian thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. The Rogerian thesis statement clearly states the opposing view first and then states the topic being argued and takes a stand.	Good The introduction and thesis statement are fairly well developed and are in the Rogerian order, somewhat. But they are not very engaging or creative.	Fair The introduction and thesis statement contains the topic being argued, but they may not take a clear stand or it is not in the Rogerian order.	Poor The introduction and thesis statement do not include what is being argued, and there is no clear stand taken.
Body Paragraphs 10 pts Reasons supported by Details and Examples.	Excellent Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Reasons for the argument are clearly stated, and there are enough details to support the argument effectively and thoroughly. Concrete and specific examples are presented that effectively support and strengthen the argument.	Good Each paragraph contains a topic sentence related to the thesis statement. Reasons for the argument are stated and there are enough details and examples to support the argument adequately and logically.	Fair Each paragraph contains a topic sentence but the relationship to the thesis is not clearly evident in each one. Reasons for the argument are stated, but there are few concrete and specific details or examples to support the argument adequately or logically.	Poor Each paragraph does not contain a topic sentence. Reasons for the argument are not stated, or there are obvious fallacies that contradict the details and examples. Perhaps the argument is an unsupported rant.
Logos 20 pts Logic and Soundness of the argument being presented	Excellent Reasons are effectively supported by details and examples that are presented in a very effective order that enhances and strengthens the argument as presented in the thesis statement.	Good Reasons are in a clear effective order and they adequately support the argument as presented in the thesis statement.	Fair Reasons are in a discernible order, but there are not enough to effectively support the argument as presented in the thesis statement.	Poor Argument is not sound. No discernible organization. Reasons are either missing or not in any discernible order. They do not support the argument or there are obvious fallacies in the proposed logic.
Pathos 10 pts Appeals to the needs and values of the reader	Excellent Examples are used effectively, without going over board into emotionalism. Also, if warranted provides a call to action. Examples and details are in a very effective order that enhances and strengthens the argument as presented in the thesis statement.	Good Examples/details are in a clear effective order and they adequately support the argument as presented in the thesis statement.	Fair Examples/details are in a discernible order, but there are not enough to effectively support the argument as presented in the thesis statement OR it borders on emotionalism, thereby turning off the audience.	Poor Pathos is too emotional and has no discernible organization. Reasons are either missing or not in any discernible order. They do not support the argument or there are obvious fallacies in the proposed logic.
Ethos 10 pts The author's established credibility	Excellent Author shows the reader that he or she understands both sides of the issue and all reasons are effectively supported by details and examples that are presented in a very effective order that enhances and strengthens the argument as presented in the thesis statement.	Good Author relays some opposing views and the facts given are in a clear effective order and they adequately support the argument as presented in the thesis statement.	Fair Author does not relay the opposing view and the facts given are not given in a clear effective order and they do not adequately support the argument as presented in the thesis statement.	Poor Argument does not prove to credible or reliable because there is no mention of the opposing viewpoint or it is barely discernible. Reasons are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Rogerian Theory 10 pts Builds upon the ethos of the argument, quite clearly	Excellent Author shows the reader both sides of the argument, including giving a clear example for both. However, they strongly prove that their assertion is the correct one to be taken seriously. All reasons are effectively supported by details and examples that are presented in a very effective order that enhances and strengthens the argument as presented in the thesis statement.	Good Author relays to the reader both sides of the argument, giving a somewhat unbiased example for the opposing view. They argue effectively for their side, but it could be stronger. Details and examples are presented in an effective order that strengthens the argument as presented in the thesis statement	Fair Author does not relay both sides of the argument and/or does not give an unbiased example for the opposing view. Their assertion is not effective and needs to be stronger. Details and examples are Not presented in an effective order that strengthens the argument as presented in the thesis statement	Poor Author does not show both sides or shows it in a very biased manner.
Conclusion 10 pts	Excellent The concluding paragraph clearly and effectively restates the argument and gives valid reasons in support of the argument. It may also call for action from the reader or at least invoke thought about the argument.	Good The concluding paragraph restates the argument based on the thesis statement. It also gives valid and logical reasons that support the argument.	Fair The concluding paragraph summarizes the argument based on the thesis, but it offers little to no additional support or validity for the argument.	Poor There is no apparent conclusion or restating of the argument.
Mechanics 10 pts	Excellent No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.	Good A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.	Fair A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.	Poor Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
MLA citation/Works Cited 10 pts In-text citations	Excellent Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. All direct quotes and paraphrasing are cited and integrated correctly.	Good Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Direct quotes and/or paraphrasing is somewhat integrated smoothly. The Works Cited page has an error.	Fair Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Direct quotes, paraphrasing, or integrating quotes is not done correctly, bordering on plagiarism.	Poor Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Plagiarism is apparent

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