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Argumentative Essay Outline Rubric 
Argumentative Essay Outline Rubric
Assessment for Self-Generated Research Question
Rubric Code: H244464
By edebra
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Writing Outline
  Mastery

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Insufficient Evidence

1 pts

Format

Mastery

The outline employs the correct format, and proper use of symbols, and indentations are evident.
Proficient

The outline shows the correct format, though proper symbols and indentations may be misplaced or inconsistent.
Emerging

The outline resembles the correct format, but proper symbols and indentations are not used.
Insufficient Evidence

The outline has serious errors and does not use the correct format.
Thesis

Mastery

Thesis is clear and proposes an arguable point which people could reasonably agree or disagree; it takes a stand. Thesis includes three, strong, relevant supporting points.
Proficient

Thesis is clear and proposes an arguable point, but it does not take a clear stand. Thesis includes three somewhat relevant supporting points.
Emerging

Thesis is somewhat clear but does not fully propose an arguable point. Thesis includes three supporting points, but they lack strength.
Insufficient Evidence

Thesis is not clear and lacks organization of an arguable point and a clear stand for or against. The thesis is absent from the outline. Thesis does not include three supporting points.
Evidence

Mastery

The outline contains very precise, detailed main ideas that support the thesis statement and could reasonably be supported with specific facts and details.
Proficient

The outline contains sufficient main ideas that support the thesis statement and could reasonably be supported with specific facts and details.
Emerging

The outline includes weak main ideas related to the topic.
Insufficient Evidence

The outline includes
insufficient and/or
inappropriate main ideas.
Counterargument

Mastery

Counterargument is well thought out, strongly stated, and relevant to the argument. A strong transition is used to signal a change in topic.
Proficient

Counterargument is strongly stated and relevant.
Emerging

Counterargument is relevant, but needs some work.
Insufficient Evidence

Counterargument is not relevant to the argument.
Rebuttal

Mastery

Rebuttal sentence makes clear the nature of the disagreement with the argument or position of the counterargument. A strong transition is used to signal the change in topic.
Proficient

Rebuttal sentence makes clear the nature of the disagreement with the argument or position of the counterargument. A transition is used to signal the change in topic.
Emerging

Rebuttal sentence makes clear the nature of the disagreement with the argument or position of the counterargument. A strong transition is not used to signal the change in topic.
Insufficient Evidence

Rebuttal sentence does not make clear the nature of the disagreement with the argument or position of the counterargument. A transition is not used to signal the change in topic.
Mechanics

Mastery

The outline exhibits excellent use of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format.
Proficient

The outline exhibits good use of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format, but has several mistakes.
Emerging

The outline exhibits an
undeveloped use of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format. There are many errors.
Insufficient Evidence

The outline has serious errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format.



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