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Persuasive Essay 
Research Paper
This essay should be a 5 paragraph essay, double spaced, 12 pt font following MLA guidelines. You must use at least one persuasive appeal. Remember to stay on one side of the argument.
Rubric Code: PX93C38
By mcgowanc
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Essay
  Excellent

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair

10 pts

Poor

5 pts

Body of Paper

20 points possible
Excellent

-Clear and appropriate organization,
-All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized
-Topic is clearly defined and elaborated on.
-Each claim is fully supported with evidence -Used at least 1 persuasive appeal
Good

-Organization slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness
-Most information is analyzed, some just summarized
-Topic is defined but not elaborated on.
-Most claims are supported with evidence
-Used at least one persuasive appeal but could be improved
Fair

-Organization, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Some information is analyzed,
-Topic is mentioned
-1-2 claims are supported with evidence
-Attempted to use a persuasive appeal but was unsuccessful
Poor

-Organization, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
-Information is merely stated or summarized
-Topic is not clear
-Did not use a persuasive appeal
Introduction/Conclusion

20 points possible
Excellent

-Paper contains a clearly defined persuasive thesis
-Attention grabber or interesting opening
-Conclusion wraps up paper and leaves reader with a final thought
Good

-Paper contains a mostly clear persuasive thesis
-Attention grabber or interesting opening
-Conclusion wraps up paper but does not have a final thought
Fair

-Paper has poorly worded or non-persuasive thesis
-Attention grabber is missing
-Conclusion is weak
Poor

-Paper has no thesis
-Opening lines fail to grab reader's interest or attention
-Conclusion is missing or very weak
Grammar and Mechanics

20 points possible
Excellent

Sentences are well constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout essay; a variety of types are used; few or no errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling.
-Word choice is consistently careful and precise.
-Paper demonstrates evidence of revision
Good

Most sentences are well constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout essay; a variety of types are used; may be a few minor errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling. ---Word choice is usually careful and precise, and indicates a maturing style.
-Paper demonstrates mostly revision
Fair

Many sentences are well constructed, but may be some errors; there is little variety in types are used; There are numerous errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling.
- Word choice is general, vague, or imprecise.
-Paper demonstrates some evidence of revision evidence
Poor

Few sentences are well constructed; many have no structure and/or incomplete. There are numerous errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling.
- Word choice is often incorrect and/or indicates a lack maturity.
-Paper fails to show evidence of revision
Transitions

Excellent

Used 5 transitions and underlined them.
Good

Used at least 4 transitions and underlined them.
Fair

Used at least 3 transitions and underlined them.
Poor

Used less than 3 transitions and underlined them.






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