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Position Paper 
An argumentative paper that presents and supports a thesis, and also includes an opponents point of view, which is rebutted.
Rubric Code: M553B3
By rellingrw
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Thesis

Needs Improvement

Either there is not thesis, or the writer has expressed a personal preference or made a statement.
Fair

There is a thesis. Either the thesis istoo broad, or badly written. The thesis is not effective.
Good

The thesis is clear, focused, and appropriate.
Claims and Support

Needs Improvement

Many difficulties.
Fair

Either the support is not there or it is not appropriate. The claims may not be logically related to the thesis.
Good

The writer supports his claims well. The explanations or/and data and/or expert opinion support the claims. The claims are logically related to the thesis.
Development

Needs Improvement

Why are you saying these things?
Fair

Either the relationship of the ideas to each other is unclear, or it is illogical. The argument seems to jump around from idea to idea in an unpredictable manner.
Good

The ideas and the sections relate to each other logically and clearly. The argument unrolls coherently and well.
Factual Errors

Needs Improvement

The writer makes many mistakes in reporting information. As a consequence, the writer compromises his/her credibility.
Fair

Some of the facts are incorrect.
Good

There are no errors evident in the paper.
Opponents position

Needs Improvement

There is no opponent mentioned in the paper.
Fair

The opponent's position does not make sense, even though it is included.
Good

We understand an opponent's position on this topic.
Concession

Needs Improvement

There is no concession.
Fair

The concession is irrelevant or trivial. The subject matter does not pertain to the topic.
Good

The writer makes a concession to his/her opponent which advances the argument of the paper.
Conclusion

Needs Improvement

The conclusion is part of a body paragraph. It is chaotic and unformed. It does not restate a thesis.
Fair

The thesis is stated, but there is no emphasis created in the conclusion. Or, the importance is stated, but the conclusion has disappeared or transubstantiated.
Good

The thesis is restated. The importance of the position and argument are explained, or the consequences of the position are clearly stated.
In-text citation

Needs Improvement

There is no in-text citation.
Fair

Either some sources are not cited, or they are not cited correctly.
Good

All sources are appropriately cited in the text.
Works Cited page

Needs Improvement

"What works cited page? Did I have to create a works cited page. I included in-text citation?"
Fair

Some aspects are either missing or incorrectly done.
Good

Correctly formatted. All entries are in alphabetical order. There are hanging indents.
Expression

Needs Improvement

Many problems on multiple levels.
Fair

A few problems in one or two areas.
Good

Both sentences and paragraphs are well formed and coherent. There are no or minimal mistakes in spelling/grammar/
English usage/word choice.




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