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Argument Paper Argument Paper Students will write an argument paper showing persuasive argumentation, 3 points for argument, 3 credible cites with citations, 3 quotes with in-text citations, and 1 point of opposition with a quote and cited source. Rubric Code: GB9XBX By HuntJac Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Argumentation Enter rubric description
	Poor 15 pts	Fair 20 pts	Good 25 pts
Argument points No citations is an automatic 0	Poor One point stated with quotes for support No opposition Correct Citations 0-15 points	Fair 2 points stated with quotes for support One opposition stated and refuted Correct Citations	Good 3 points stated with quotes for support Opposition stated and refuted Correct citations
APA and intext No citations or intext citations is an automatic 0	Poor Works Cited page. only one citation used many errors 0-15 points	Fair Bibliography page Citations used in text or parenthetical citations Some errors	Good Bibliography page Both types of citations used - in text and parenthetical Minimal errors
Mechanics Introduction, body and conclusion. Conventions used correctly.	Poor Undeveloped intro and conclusion. Poorly developed body paragraphs Punctuation and sentence errors 0-15 points	Fair Intro and conclusion somewhat developed, at least 3 body paragraphs somewhat developed, punctuation and sentence errors kept to few.	Good Introduction and conclusive paragraphs; developed body 4 paragraphs (3 paragraphs using your points, 1 for opposition); correct punctuation and complex sentences.