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Persuasive Essay - First Draft 
Persuasive Essay - First Draft
100 points
Rubric Code: SX8X928
By EDominguez86
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Criteria for Argument-Persuasion
  Excellent

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair

10 pts

Poor

5 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Excellent

very effective opening strategy that engages the reader and creates interest. Background information is relevant.
Thesis statement is very clear.
Good

Opening strategy is present, somewhat engaging and does create some interest. Background information is mostly relevant. Thesis statement is clear.
Fair

Opening strategy is present, but does not create much interest in topic. Background information is not complete. Thesis statement is weak.
Poor

Opening strategy is very weak or not present. Background information is insufficient. Thesis statement is not present or does not sufficiently guide the reader.
Body Paragraphs

Excellent

Each of the body paragraphs contains an effective topic sentence and adequate support (three supporting ideas).
Good

Each of the body paragraphs has topic sentences but their support could be stronger.
Fair

Topic sentences are weak but still follow the controlling idea of thesis statement. Support is clearly lacking.
Poor

Lacking topic sentences in part or completely. Support is insufficient and does not follow the controlling idea set down in thesis statement.
Conclusion

Excellent

Restates clearly and effectively the thesis statement and wraps up the essay in a positive manner.
Good

Restatement of thesis statement is mostly clear and concluding ideas are good.
Fair

Restatement is weak but present. Closing ideas are not so effective as desired
Poor

Restatement of thesis statement is not present or extremely weak. Little or no closing ideas to end the essay.
Soundness

Excellent

Reasons are effectively supported by details and examples that are presented in a very effective order that enhances and strengthens the argument as presented in the thesis statement.
Good

Reasons are in a clear effective order and they adequately support the argument as presented in the thesis statement.
Fair

Reasons are in a discernible order, but there are not enough to effectively support the argument as presented in the thesis statement.
Poor

Argument is not sound. No discernible organization. Reasons are either missing or not in any discernible order. They do not support the argument or there are obvious fallacies in the proposed logic. No sources.
Mechanics (general)

Excellent

Sentence structure is clear and easy to understand. Word choice is easily understandable; Paragraphs are clearly defined; spelling and punctuation are good.
Good

Sentence structure is mostly clear; word choice is understandable; paragraph are well defined; spelling and punctuation are mostly good.
Fair

Sometimes difficult to understand discourse due to sentence structure; word choice is sometimes faulty which makes it difficult to be sure about content; relevant mistakes in spelling and punctuation.
Poor

Sentence structure is so weak that it makes it difficult to understand essay; poor use of word choice that makes understanding very difficult; big issues with spelling and punctuation.



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