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Argumentative Essay
Argumentative Essay
Rubric Code:
Y7AW42
By
amycook12
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Argumentative Essay
A=Excellent
10 pts
B=Average
8 pts
2=Okay
6 pts
1=Poor
4 pts
INTRODUCTION/thesis statement
A=Excellent
The introductory paragraph is interesting. Moving from general to specific. The thesis statement is located at the end of the paragraph and supporting topics are clearly understood.
B=Average
The introductory paragraph is somewhat interesting. Moving from general to specific. The thesis statement is located at the end of the paragraph and briefly mentions supporting topics.
2=Okay
The introductory paragraph is somewhat interesting. The thesis statement is at the end of the paragraph but is somewhat unclear.
1=Poor
The introductory paragraph is not interesting. The thesis statement is not at the end of the paragraph and it is not clear what the three supporting arguments are.
CONTENT: Supporting Topics/Refute
A=Excellent
Supporting Topics are well developed with supporting details/examples. It is clear how the details/examples relate to the topic. Opposing argument is identified and clear and is followed by a refutation.
B=Average
Supporting Topics are developed with supporting details/examples but may lack some detail. It is clear how the details/examples relate to the topic.Opposing argument is identified and clear and is followed by a refutation but the refutation isn't clear.
2=Okay
Supporting Topics are developed with supporting details/examples but may lack some detail. It is not always clear how the details/examples relate to the topic.Opposing argument is identified, but unclear. It isn't followed immediately by a refutation.
1=Poor
Supporting Topics are not developed and have few supporting details/examples. Details/examples are vague and it is not clear how they relate to the topic.Opposing argument is unclear and there is no refutation.
CONCLUSION
A=Excellent
The conclusion is effective via summary, prediction, or a call to action without being too short. It also refers to the idea in the thesis statement. It does not add new information.
B=Average
The conclusion is appropriate but is too short. It also refers to the idea in the thesis statement. It does not add new information.
2=Okay
The conclusion is somewhat appropriate but is too short. It also refers to the idea in the thesis statement. It adds unimportant or new information.
1=Poor
The conclusion is not appropriate and it isn't recognizable. It adds unimportant or new information.
ORGANIZATION/MLA
A=Excellent
Arguments and support are provided in a logical order.Properly cites all references in essay.
Follows all MLA rules for Works Cited list with no errors in citation format. Includes 2 citations per paragraph.
B=Average
Arguments and support are provided in a fairly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to follow the author's train of thought.Properly cites most references in essay.
Follows most MLA rules for Work Cited list with one or two errors in citation format. Includes at least 2 citations per paragraph.
2=Okay
A few of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem a little confusing.Cited references in the essay but cited incorrectly.
Follows some MLA rules for Work Cited list with more then two errors in citation format. Includes only citation per paragraph.
1=Poor
Many of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order.References are rarely cited if at all. They are often cited incorrectly.
Missing or incorrect Works Cited list. No in text citations.
GRAMMAR & SPELLING
A=Excellent
The author makes no or very few errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
B=Average
The author makes few errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
2=Okay
The author makes several errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
1=Poor
The author makes many errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Keywords:
Argumentative Essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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