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Position Paper Rubric 
This is what I will be using to grade your position paper.
Rubric Code: D9XCBB
By jhirsch1230
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Position Paper Rubric
  Below Expectations

(N/A)

Meets Expectations

(N/A)

Exceeds Expectations

(N/A)

Percentage

(N/A)

Introduction

Below Expectations

The introduction does NOT accomplish one or more of the following:
- Captures the reader's attention.
- States your thesis
- Introduces the main points to be discussed.
Meets Expectations

The Introduction accomplishes all of the following:
- Captures the reader's attention.
- States your thesis
- Introduces the main points to be discussed.
Exceeds Expectations

The introduction meets expectations and:
- Uses statistics, stories, quotes or other literary devices in order to more fully illustrate the point and capture attention.
Percentage

__________ / 15%
Body Paragraphs

Below Expectations

The Body Paragraphs do NOT accomplish either of the following:
- These paragraphs should explain 2 or more of your main arguments and provide evidence and detail to prove your thesis.
You must have credible research to back up your opinions.
Meets Expectations

The Body Paragraphs accomplish the following:
These paragraphs should explain 2 or more of your main arguments and provide evidence and detail to prove your thesis.
You must have credible research to back up your opinions.
Exceeds Expectations

The Body Paragraphs meet expectations and accomplish the following:
- There are 3 or more well written evidence paragraphs
- The evidence is from a credible source other than Wikipedia.
-The evidence provides a first hand account of the an event related to the issue.
Percentage

__________/ 40%
Conclusion

Below Expectations

The conclusion fails to accomplish any of the following:
- Stress the importance of the thesis statement
Summarizes the argument
- Give the essay a sense of completeness
- Leave a final impression on the reader with an interesting thought or story.
Meets Expectations

The conclusion accomplishes the following:
- Stress the importance of the thesis statement
- Summarizes the argument
- Give the essay a sense of completeness
Exceeds Expectations

The conclusion meets expectations and accomplishes the following:
- Leaves a final impression on the reader with an interesting thought or story.
Percentage

__________/ 15%
Bibliography / Grammar & Mechanics

Below Expectations

The Bibliography does NOT accomplish any of the following:
- Use MLA formatting to complete the bibliography
- Use www.easybib.com to help you with creating the bibliography
- include at least 2 sources
- Use conventional English mechanics and grammar throughout
Meets Expectations

The Bibliography accomplishes the following:
- Uses MLA formatting to complete the bibliography
- Use www.easybib.com (or similar site) to help you with creating the bibliography
- Includes at least 2 sources
- Uses conventional English mechanics and grammar throughout
Exceeds Expectations

The Bibliography meets expectations AND accomplishes the following:
Uses at least 4 sources
Percentage

__________/ 10%
Final Grade

Below Expectations
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Percentage

__________/ 100%




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