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A Persuasive Essay 
A Persuasive Essay
Write a persuasive argument about an political issue. The persuasive essay must contain 3-5 fully developed supporting paragraphs in two full pages (1000 words). You should incorporate persuasive strategies and voice in your writing.
Rubric Code: DX82346
By DaniMcMay
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Exceptional

5 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Organization & Structure
25 %

Exceptional

- Quality paragraphs with good transitions between each one.
- Counter-argument present and/or addressed
- 5 or more paragraphs in length (btwn 800-1000 words)
Good

- Paragraph transitions need some improvement.
-Lack of counterargument
- 3 to 5 paragraphs (750-900 words)
Fair

- Organization and structure detract from the content.
-Lack of counterargument
- Editorial is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
- 3 paragraphs or less (less than 750 words)
Poor

- Incomplete
Content, and Development
30 %

Exceptional

- Content is comprehensive
- Persuasive appeals are identifiable
- Major points are stated clearly and supported with good details, examples.
Good

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Persuasive appeals are identifiable but may not be appropriate
- Major points are addressed, but not fully supported
Fair

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
-Lack of identifiable persuasive appeals
Poor

- Incomplete
Persuasive Techniques and Voice
20 %

Exceptional

--Position is clearly stated, and maintained throughout
--many (at least 3) persuasive strategies are included.
--Strategy is very effective, and is appropriately used.
Good

--Position is somewhat evident, but not clearly stated
--Many (2-3) persuasive strategies are included.
--Strategy is not clear, or often contradicts earlier sections of the piece.
Fair

--Statement of position cannot be determined
--Some (1-2) persuasive strategies are included.
--Strategy seems inconsistent or not identifiable
Poor

--Incomplete
Planning, Outline, Citation Style
15 %

Exceptional

--Fully completed the planning outline, and it is attached as last page.
--APA/MLA citation is completed fully OR Hyperlinks in document are active
Good

--Outline & planning mostly completed, lacks many details.
--APA/MLA citation has few errors, some sources missing citations or hyperlinks
Fair

--Outline & planning is minimal and lacks detail.
--APA/MLA citation is not done correctly, hyperlinks not active or incorrect.
Poor

-Incomplete or missing portions.
Grammar & Spelling
10 %

Exceptional

--Rules of grammar and usage are completely followed.
--Language is clear and precise
--Sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. 0-3 Spelling errors.
Good

-- Editorial contains few grammatical errors.
-- Vocabulary somewhat limited and has poor word choices at time.
-- Sentence structure fairly limited and lacking complexity
--4-5 Spelling errors.
Fair

--Editorial contains numerous grammatical
--Several word choice errors
--Unsophisticated sentence structure
--many spelling errors
Poor

-Incomplete



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