Rubric For The Assessment Of The Argumentative Essay

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Rubric for the Assessment of the Argumentative Essay
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A.
Well developed introductory
Introductory paragraph contains some
Introduction states the thesis but
Thesis and/or problem is vague or
paragraph contains detailed
background information and states the
does not adequately explain the
unclear. Background details are a
Introduction
background , a clear explanation or
problem, but does not explain using
background of the problem. The
seemingly random collection of
Background/history
definition of the problem, and a thesis
details. States the thesis of the paper.
problem is stated, but lacks detail.
information, unclear, or not related
Define the problem
statement
to the topic.
___________
Thesis Statement
Conclusion summarizes main topics.
Conclusion summarizes main topics,
Conclusion does not adequately
Conclusion summarizes the main
Some suggestions for change are
but is repetitive. No suggestions for
summarize the main points. No
topics without repeating previous
evident.
change and/or opinions are
suggestions for change or
Conclusion
sentences; writer’s opinions and
included.
opinions are included.
suggestions for change are logical
and well thought out.
B.
Three or more main points are well
Three or more main points are present
Three or more main points, but all
Less than three main points,
developed with supporting details.
but may lack detail and development in
lack development. Refutation
with poor development of
MAIN POINTS
Refutation paragraph(s)
one or two. Refutation paragraph(s)
paragraph(s) missing and/or vague
ideas.
___________
Body Paragraphs
acknowledges the opposing view and
acknowledges the opposing view but
Refutation missing or vague.
Refutation
summarizes their main points.
doesn’t summarize points.
Logical, compelling progression of
Overall, the paper is logically
Progression of ideas in essay
Arrangement of essay is unclear
ideas in essay;clear structure which
developed. Progression of ideas in
is awkward, yet moves the reader
and illogical. The writing lacks a
C.
enhances
essay makes sense and moves the
through the text without too much
clear sense of direction. Ideas,
and showcases the central idea or
reader easily through the text.
confusion. The writer sometimes
details or events seem strung
ORGANIZATION
theme and moves the reader through
lunges ahead too quickly or spends
together in a loose or random
the text. Organization flows so
Strong transitions exist throughout
too much time on details that do not
fashion; there is no identifiable
smoothly the reader
and add to the essay’s coherence
matter. Transitions appear
internal structure and readers
___________
hardly thinks about it.
sporadically, but not equally
have trouble following the writer’s
Effective, mature, graceful transitions
throughout the ssay.
line of thought. Few, forced
exist throughout the essay.
transitions in the essay or no
transitions are present.
Source material is smoothly
Source material is used.
Source material is used, but
Lacks sources and/or sources are
D.
integrated into the text. All sources
All sources are accurately documented,
integration may be awkward.
not accurately documented.
are accurately documented in the
but a few are not in the desired format.
All sources are accurately
Format is incorrect for all sources.
WORKS CITED
desired format both in the text and on
Some sources lack credibility.
documented, but many are not in
___________
the Works Cited page.
the desired format or lack credibility.
E.
Sentence structure is correct.
Sentence structure is generally correct.
Work contains structural
Work contains multiple
MECHANICS
Punctuation and capitalization are
Some awkward sentences do appear.
weaknesses and grammatical
incorrect sentence structures.
correct.
There are one or two errors in
errors.
There are four or more errors in
Sentence Structure
___________
Punctuation &
punctuation and/or capitalization.
There are three or four errors in
punctuation and/or capitalization.
Capitalization
punctuation and/or capitalization.
TOTAL
Comments:
Grade Equivalent: A= 13 - 15 points
B= 10 - 12 points
C = 7 - 9 points
Grade: ___________
D = 4 - 6 points
F = 3 or less

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