iRubric: 6th Argumentative Paper rubric

Topic sentences strongly gives valid reason for claim.

Argument is precise and clear.
Writer demonstrates a strong and specific understanding of the issue presented, and stance on the issue is evidence- incorporates specific facts, details, and sources.

All evidence is followed by a bridge (warrant) to thoroughly explain how the evidence supports the claim.

A wide array of transitions are used effectively, linking elements of the text together to create a sound argument.

Topic sentence gives a valid reason for claim.

Argument is somewhat clear.
Writer demonstrates a general understanding of the issue presented. It can be inferred his or her's stance on the issue- there are some specific facts, details, and sources.

Some evidence is followed by a bridge (warrant) to help explain how the evidence supports the claim.

Many transitions are used to create a general understanding of the text, causing adequate cohesion that creates a moderate argument.

Topic sentence may imply a reason for claim.

Argument is confusing due to lack of demonstration of understanding.Writer's vagueness causes confusion about his or her stance on the issue. Few or partial facts or details that are needed to support the argument.

Integration of bridges to support claim is poor causing little to no comprehension of the argument.

Few transitions are used; which cause weak understanding throughout the paper and an inadequate argument.

Topic sentence isn't developed to support claim.

Argument doesn't appear to be developed at all. Due to the underdevelopment, writer doesn't demonstrate understanding or take a firm stance on the issue. Little to no facts ,sources, or details.

Use of bridges is absent, irrelevant or few.

Little to no transitions are used in the entire paper causing the creating a confusing and rather vague argument.

The opposing argument (counterargument) proves that you fully understand your topic and considered the opposition.

The turn-back proves why the opposing argument is invalid.

Great use of Counterclaim transition pairs

The opposing argument (counterargument) proves that you understand your topic and considered the opposition.

The turn-back proves why the opposing argument is invalid.

Used of Counterclaim transition pairs

The opposing argument (counterargument) shows some understand of your topic and considered the opposition.

The turn-back may not be effective on proving opposing argument as invalid.

Lacks strong Counterclaim transition pairs

The opposing argument (counterargument) doesn't show understand of your topic and didn't consider the opposition.

The turn-back isn't effective on proving opposing argument as invalid.

No use of Counterclaim transition pairs

0-2 errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc. Errors are not distracting to overall understanding of the paper.

3-5 errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc.
Errors are somewhat becoming distracting to the reader but don't completely hinder understanding of paper.

5-7 grammar errors errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc. Inconsistent use of conventions causing confusion of the overall understanding of the paper.

7 or more errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc. . show lack of command for conventions causing little to no understanding of the paper.