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Argumentative Essay Outline Rubric Argumentative Essay Outline Rubric The rubric for self editing and/or peer editing a partner's outline for his or her argumentative essay. Rubric Code: YX5B774 By noraadham Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Health Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Argumentative Writing Outline
	Mastery 0 pts	Proficient 0 pts	Emerging 0 pts	Insufficient Evidence 0 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 information/evidence for each supporting point that is essential to the topic.	Proficient The outline contains sufficient information/evidence for each supporting point of the topic.	Emerging The outline includes weak information/evidence related to the topic.	Insufficient Evidence The outline includes insufficient and/or inappropriate information.
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.