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Instructor Review: Argument Essay 
Instructor Review: Argument Essay
Rubric Code: F3W254
By clairedev
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Fair

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Needs Improvement

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Review Score

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Date of Submission

Good

Submitted to the instructor on the assigned date.
Fair

One class day late.
Needs Improvement

Two class days late.
Review Score
MLA Format & Length

Good

The writer followed all MLA Format requirements and the length of the essay is at least 750 words (3 pages) typed.
Fair

The writer followed most of the MLA Format requirements and the essay is at least 750 words (3 pages) typed.
Needs Improvement

The writer did not meet most of the MLA Format requirements and the essay is less than 750 words (3 pages) typed.
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Title

Does the title fit the story?
Good

Yes
Fair

Somewhat
Needs Improvement

No
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Introduction

Good

The introduction contains an attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to a thesis statement.

The topic as well as both sides of the argument are presented sufficiently. The writer's side of the argument is clearly presented.
Fair

The introduction contains some attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to a thesis statement.

The topic and both sides of the argument may or may not be presented sufficiently. The writer's side of the argument is presented.
Needs Improvement

The introduction has few if any attention-grabbing statements and/or the attention-grabbing statements do not clearly lead to the thesis statement/topic.

The topic and both sides of the argument may or may not be presented sufficiently. The writer's side of the argument is not clear.
Review Score
Thesis Statement

Good

The thesis statement clearly and concisely presents the topic and how it will be presented.

The thesis statement is placed correctly.
Fair

The thesis statement is vague in how it presents the topic and/or how it will be presented.

The thesis statement may not be placed correctly.
Needs Improvement

There is no clear thesis statement.
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Adding Personality

(Voice)
Good

The writer seems to be writing from knowledge or experience. The author has taken the ideas and made them "his own."
Fair

The writer relates some of his own knowledge or experience, but it adds nothing to the discussion of the topic.
Needs Improvement

The writer has not tried to transform the information in a personal way. The ideas and the way they are expressed seem to belong to someone else.
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Body: Focus & Support

Good

Each body paragraph contains a definite topic sentence with sufficient supporting details that clearly support the thesis statement and assignment. The essay includes three clear points of argument.
Fair

Each body paragraph has a topic sentence with some details that support the thesis statement and assignment. The essay includes three points of argument.
Needs Improvement

The paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence and/or contains a random collection of information that does not support the thesis statement and assignment. The essay does not include three points of argument and/or they are not clearly presented.
Review Score
Sequencing & Organization

Good

Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

The essay includes five distinct paragraphs: Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion.
Fair

Some details may not be in a logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader.

The essay includes five paragraphs: Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion; however, they may not be clearly presented.
Needs Improvement

Many details are not in a logical order or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized and/or the essay does not include five paragraphs.
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Transitions

(Organization)
Good

A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how the ideas are connected.
Fair

Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear.
Needs Improvement

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.
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Support for the Topic

(Content)
Good

At least 2-3 pieces of specific, complex, and thoroughly examined evidence are used. Evidence is quoted, summarized, or paraphrased, and clearly supports the writer's argument.

The evidence included is not the primary focus in the essay.
Fair

At least 2 pieces of evidence are included, but they are not thoroughly explained or examined. Evidence may not be specific and/or does not support the writer's argument/thesis statement.

The evidence included may or may not be the primary focus in the essay.
Needs Improvement

Writer does not include at least 2 pieces of textual evidence. The evidence is not specific; it is simple and not fully explored. Evidence does not support the writer's argument/thesis statement.

The evidence included is the primary focus in the essay.
Review Score
Conclusion

Good

The conclusion is strong and summarizes the main points or restates the thesis statement without repeating the exact sentence.

The conclusion leaves the reader with something to think about.
Fair

The conclusion is somewhat effective. It may not summarize the main points or restate the thesis without repeating the exact sentence.

The conclusion may not leave the reader with something to think about.
Needs Improvement
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Argument

(Support)
Good

The writer clearly states his or her position. Writer's argument is thoughtful, complex and thoroughly explained.
The purpose for the argument is clear.
Fair

The writer states the argument. Argument is somewhat developed.
The argument may not be as focused as it needs to be, causing the writer's argument to be somewhat weak; and purpose is not always clear.
Needs Improvement

The writer's stance on the argument is not clear. The argument is simple and not explained adequately.
The argument is not focused and/or includes contradictory information, entirely weakening the writer's argument. The purpose is questionable.
Review Score
Capitalization

The paragraph and all proper nouns within it begin with a capital letter.
Good

All sentences within the paragraph begin with a capital letter and the paragraph has no other capitalization errors.
Fair

The paragraph has 1-2 errors in capitalization.
Needs Improvement

The paragraph does not begin with a capital letter and has more than 2 errors in capitalization.
Review Score
Punctuation

Does the paragraph contain the appropriate ending and other punctuation?
Good

The paragraph contains the correct ending punctuation.
Fair

The paragraph contains a few errors in punctuation.
Needs Improvement

The paragraph contains half or more errors in punctuation.
Review Score
Spelling

How many words are spelled correctly?
Good

All words in the paragraph are spelled correctly.
Fair

The paragraph contains 1-2 misspelled words.
Needs Improvement

The paragraph contains 3 or more misspelled words.
Review Score
Run-ons/CS & Sentence Fragments

(Commas errors/two independent sentences combined) (Not complete sentences)
Good

There are no run-ons, comma splices, or sentence fragments in the paragraph.
Fair

There are a few run-ons, comma splices, and/or sentence fragments in the paragraph.
Needs Improvement

There are many run-ons, comma splices, and/or sentence fragments in the paragraph.
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Mechanics

(Grammar & Word Choice)
Good

The writer demonstrates proper use of vocabulary that adds to the quality of writing and enhances the overall meaning of the topic.

Very few minor mechanical errors.
Fair

The writer occasionally demostrates proper word choices that add to the quality of writing and enhance the overall meaning of the topic.

Some minor mechanical errors.
Needs Improvement

The writer rarely demostrates proper word choices, causing the reader to become distracted from the topic.

Several major mechanical errors.
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