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Argumentative Paper 
English 9 Argumentative Paper
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Rubric Code: XX55W49
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric 5-Paragraph Essay
  Great

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair

10 pts

Poor

5 pts

Ideas and Content

Great

The essay explores the argument well. There are at least three well-developed supports, an explanation of the counter argument, and an explanation on the counter argument's flaws.
Good

The essay explores the argument. There are at least three supports, an explanation of the counter argument, and an explanation on the counter argument's flaws.
Fair

The essay explores the argument minimally. There are three supports or fewer. The counter argument and/or the explanation of the counter argument's flaws is missing or undeveloped.
Poor

The essay only partially explores the issue. There are three supports or fewer. The counter argument and explanation of the counter argument's flaws are missing.
Organization

Great

Paper is organized into 6 paragraphs, each with a clear purpose. Transitions smooth the flow of reading. The paper has clear organization.
Good

Paper is organized into 6 paragraphs. The purpose of some paragraphs is confusing. Transitions are lacking or unhelpful. The paper has some organization.
Fair

Paper is organized into fewer than 6 paragraphs. Their purpose is confusing. Transitions are lacking. The paper lacks organization.
Poor

Paper is organized into fewer than 6 paragraphs. Their purpose is confusing. Paper is disorganized and confusing.
Voice/Style

Great

The paper is written for an academic audience. Word choice and tone are professional.
Good

The paper is written for an academic audience. Word choice and tone are not professional.
Fair

The audience of the paper isn't clear. Word choice and tone are not professional.
Poor

The audience of the paper isn't clear. Word choice is confusing and tone is unprofessional.
Grammar

Great

There are very few capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors. Sentences are clear.
Good

There are some capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors. Sentences are sometimes confusing.
Fair

There are many capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors. Sentences are sometimes confusing.
Poor

There are many capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors. Sentences are frequently confusing.
In-text Citations

Great

Each piece of information that came from another source is correctly cited in the text. Quotes or paraphrases are relevant to the paper. Varied sources are used.
Good

Some information is correctly cited in the text. Quotes or paraphrases are relevant to the paper. Only a few sources are used.
Fair

Most information in the text is without citation or incorrectly cited. Quotes or paraphrases may be confusing and not add to the paper. Only one or two sources are used.
Poor

There are no in-text citations. Information is either plagiarized or unreliable. Quotes or paraphrases are missing. Only one source is used.
Works Cited

Great

Works cited page is correctly formatted for MLA style. At least 3 sources are included.
Good

Works cited page is mostly correctly formatted. At least 2 sources are included.
Fair

Works cited page is mostly correctly formatted. At least 1 sources are included.
Poor

Works cited page is incorrectly formatted or there are no sources included





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