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Argumentative Essay 
Argumentative Essay
Students identify an issue facing people who must balance this against the other aspects of their lives. Students chose a topic that is a social issue that affects thousands of people daily.
Rubric Code: BX59C47
By cgolleher
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay
  Novice

0 pts

Intermediate

9 pts

Proficient

11 pts

Accomplished

13 pts

Introduction
15 pts

Novice

No topic selected.
Intermediate

No attempt is made to capture the reader's attention. OR Thesis cannot be identified.
Proficient

One - two elements of the introduction are missing.
Elements of the introduction: attention grabber, thesis statement, and mention points briefly
Accomplished

Introduces the topic and captures the reader's attention. Thesis statement is located at the beginning of the essay. The issue and claim are stated.
Body of Paper
15 pts

Novice

Two- three paragraphs are written, but offer little support or contain no research.
Intermediate

Two - three paragraphs of support are written. A minimal amount of research is found in the paper.
Proficient

Two - three paragraphs of support are written. Research is found in two paragraphs.
Accomplished

Writes at least three supporting paragraphs for the argument contained in the thesis paragraph. Research is properly cited in three paragraphs.
Conclusion
15 pts

Novice

Paper is concluded with no reference to the issue or claim. The reader is left with nothing to do.
Intermediate

Reference to the issue or claim is made. The reader is left with nothing to do, or the paper is merely a re-wording of the introduction.
Proficient

Reference to the issue and claim are made, and an attempt is made to wrap up the paper in a satisfying manner for the reader.
Accomplished

Gives the reader something to think about or do further or a call to action is present. Reference to the issue and claim is made, but no overt restatement of the thesis.
Format
15 pts

Novice

None of the following: 1 pages in length, 12 point font size, Times New Roman, work's cited page, page numbers, header.
OR
Plagiarism is apparent.
Intermediate

Missing three or more of the following: 1 pages in length, CMS format, 12 point font size, Times New Roman, bibliography

Plagiarism is probable
Proficient

Missing two of the following: 1-2 pages in length, CMS format, 12 point font size, Times New Roman, bibliography.
Accomplished

1-2 pages in length, CMS format, 12 point font size, Times New Roman, bibliography.
Mechanics
15 pts

Novice

More than 10 grammar, spelling or mechanical errors are present
Intermediate

7-10 grammar, spelling or mechanical errors are present
Proficient

3-6 grammar, spelling or mechanical errors are present.
Accomplished

The paper is grammatically correct with 0-3 spelling and mechanical errors



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  • current events, argumentative essay, argument


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