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Persuasive Argument 
Persuasive Argument
Rubric Code: C36X83
By kuldahar
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Developing

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Average

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Poor

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Engages the reader throughout

Excellent

Engages the reader throughout, convincing, and leaves the reader wanting more
Developing

Attempt to engage the reader
Average

Engages the reader throughout and is convincing
Poor

Not engaging
Content & Development

Excellent

-Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive with a strong lead
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Developing

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
-No use of direct quotes
Average

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
-Strong lead sentence
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Poor

-No content or major points were given.
States argument

Excellent

Clearly stated thesis and has 3-4 paragraphs to support the argument with details, reasons, and quotes
Developing

Thesis and attempt at 3 paragraphs but not enough supporting details. May lack a sense of closure
Average

Clearly stated thesis and has 3 supporting paragraphs with detailed evidence
Poor

Weak thesis and supporting paragraphs have random facts that make it confusing
Create an organizational structure

Excellent

More than 5 paragraphs with supporting details and use of transitional words
Developing

5 paragraphs but weak supporting details
Average

5 paragraphs with supporting details and use of transitional words. Appropriate for essay type and audience
Poor

No real paragraph structure. Facts and details are randomly presented
Includes reasons, details, examples

Excellent

A lot of strong loaded language, powerful reasons, many details, quotes, and examples to support the argument. Addresses reader's concerns and counter-arguments
Developing

An attempt at loaded language and supportive details
Average

The argument has details, loaded language, examples to support it, and addresses the reader's concerns and counter-arguments
Poor

Barely any loaded language or details
Provides a sense of closure

Excellent

Writer strongly restates the thesis and leaves a call for action, leaving the reader fully satisfied
Developing

Writer either restates thesis or makes a call to action, but not both
Average

Writer clearly restates the thesis and had a call to action
Poor

Writer does not restate the thesis or make a call to action leaving the reader dumbfounded
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.
Developing

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.
Average

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Mechanics

Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Developing

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned with effort.
Average

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that detract from meaning and structure.





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