iRubric: Rubric for Persuasive Essay

The essay does not begin with a clear introduction. The thesis statement may not in the introduction at all or it may not be clear.

The essay begins with an introduction. It is made up of three to five sentences. It is somewhat clear.

The essay begins with a clear introduction. The thesis statement is part of the introduction but it could be clearer/stronger.

The essay begins with a strong clear introduction. It is made up of three to five clearly written sentences. The thesis statement is the last statement.

The second body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.

There is a paragraph which follows the introduction. It attempts to support the thesis but may not do so clearly. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have not been effectively used. It does not come to a strong finish.

The second body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may end but may not come to a strong close.

The second body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. This paragraph contains a clear reason which supports the thesis and is backed up with at least two reasons. Enough specific details and examples have been used.

The fourth body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. This paragraph contains a clear reason which supports the thesis and is backed up with at least two reasons. Enough specific details and examples have been used.

The fourth body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.

The fourth body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may end but may not come to a strong close.

The fourth body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may end but may not come to a strong close.

Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling Paper contains a lot of errors that negatively affect or weaken the meaning of the writing.

Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling Paper contains few errors that sometimes effect the paper's content and hurt the quality of the writing.

Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling Paper contains minimal errors that do not effect the paper's content.

Mecahincs, Usage, Grammar, Spelling Paper conatians few or no errors. Sentence structure and the writers's grasp on grammar enhance the quality of the writing.

A works cited has been attempted. It does not follow the correct format shown through easybib.com. Not enough sources have been used.

A works cited has been completed. The author has not followed the correct format. There are many mistakes. There may have been less than two sources used to find information.

A works cited has been completed. It is accurate. The author has used only two sources to find information on his/her topic. There may be one or two minor errors.

A works cited has been completed. It is accurate. The author has used at least three different sources to find information about his/her topic.