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Argument Synthesis 
Argument Synthesis
Students are to research an argument and create a synthesis essay based on the topic and information found.
Rubric Code: HX82X26
By ddunn5
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Argument Synthesis
  Inadequate

2 pts

Developing

4 pts

Proficient

5 pts

Skilled

6 pts

Excellent

8 pts

Claim

Inadequate

The text contains an unidentifiable
claim or vague position. The text has
limited structure and organization
Developing

The text contains an unclear or
emerging claim that suggests a vague
position. The text attempts a structure
and organization to support the position.
Proficient

The text introduces a claim that
is arguable and takes a position.
The text has a structure and
organization that is aligned with
the claim.
Skilled

The text introduces a precise claim
that is clearly arguable and takes
an identifiable position on an issue.
The text has an effective structure
and organization that is aligned with
the claim.
Excellent

The text introduces a compelling
claim that is clearly arguable and
takes a purposeful position on an
issue. The text has a structure and
organization that is carefully crafted
to support the claim.
Development

Inadequate

The text contains limited data and
evidence related to the claim and
counterclaims or lacks counterclaims.
The text may fail to conclude the
argument or position.
Developing

The text provides data and evidence
that attempt to back up the claim and
unclearly addresses counterclaims or
lacks counterclaims. The conclusion
merely restates the position.
Proficient

The text provides data and evidence
to back up the claim and addresses
counterclaims. The conclusion ties
to the claim and evidence.
Skilled

The text provides sufficient and
relevant data and evidence to back
up the claim and fairly addresses
counterclaims. The conclusion
effectively reinforces the claim and
evidence.
Excellent

The text provides convincing and
relevant data and evidence to back
up the claim and skillfully addresses
counterclaims. The conclusion
effectively strengthens the claim
and evidence.
Audience

Inadequate

The text lacks an awareness of the
audience’s knowledge level and
needs.
Developing

The text illustrates an inconsistent
awareness of the audience’s
knowledge level and needs
Proficient

The text considers the audience’s
knowledge level, concerns, values,
and possible biases about the
claim. The text addresses the needs
of the audience.
Skilled

The text anticipates the audience’s
knowledge level, concerns,
values, and possible biases about
the claim. The text addresses the
specific needs of the audience.
Excellent

The text consistently addresses the
audience’s knowledge level, concerns,
values, and possible biases
about the claim. The text addresses
the specific needs of the audience.
Cohesion/Organization

Inadequate

The text contains few, if any, words,
phrases, and clauses to link the major
sections of the text. The text does not
connect the claims and reasons.
Developing

The text contains limited words,
phrases, and clauses to link the major
sections of the text. The text attempts
to connect the claim and reasons.
Proficient

The text uses words, phrases, and
clauses as well as varied syntax to
link the major sections of the text.
The text connects the claim and
reasons. The text links the
counterclaims to the claim.
Skilled

The text skillfully uses words,
phrases, and clauses as well as
varied syntax to link the major
sections of the text. The text
identifies the relationship between
the claim and reasons as well as the
evidence. The text effectively links
the counterclaims to the claim.
Excellent

The text strategically uses words,
phrases, and clauses as well as
varied syntax to link the major
sections of the text. The text explains
the relationships between the claim
and reasons as well as the evidence.
The text strategically links the
counterclaims to the claim.
Style and Conventions

Inadequate

The text illustrates a limited awareness
of or inconsistent tone. The text
demonstrates inaccuracy in standard
English conventions of usage and
mechanics.
Developing

The text illustrates a limited awareness
of formal tone. The text demonstrates
some accuracy in standard English
conventions of usage and mechanics.
Proficient

The text presents a formal tone.
The text demonstrates standard
English conventions of usage and
mechanics while attending to the
norms of the discipline (i.e. MLA,
APA, etc.).
Skilled

The text presents a formal,
objective tone. The text demonstrates
standard English conventions
of usage and mechanics
while attending to the norms of the
discipline (i.e. MLA, APA, etc.).
Excellent

The text presents an engaging, formal
and objective tone. The text
intentionally uses standard English
conventions of usage and mechanics
while attending to the norms of the
discipline (i.e. MLA, APA, etc.).




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