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Argumentative/Persuasive Research Report

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Rubric Code: C9354C

By dtbark01

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Argument Research
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Focus	Poor Argument is not focused or includes contradictory information, entirely weakening the writer's argument and purpose is questionable.	Fair Argument is not as focused as it needs to be, causing the writer's argument to be somewhat weak; and purpose is not always clear.	Good Argument is mostly well-focused and purpose is focused.	Excellent Argument is well- focused and purpose is clear.
Strong, Convincing Voice	Poor The writer's own voice and point of view are not evident.	Fair The writer's own voice and point of view are often vague.	Good The writer's own voice is somewhat strong and convincing and engages the audience.	Excellent The writer's own voice and point of view are distinct and convincing for his/her audience.
Support	Poor Argument lacks sufficient support from reliable sources; or the support used is not convincing.	Fair Argument has some support from reliable sources but is still weak. Contains only 1 or 2 poor pieces of evidence to support claim.	Good Support is only ample but is still somewhat convincing. Contains 1-2 strong pieces of evidence to support claim.	Excellent Argument contains abundant and convincing support from reliable sources. Contains 3 strong pieces of evidence to support claim.
Organization/Unity	Poor Essay lacks sufficient organization and few if any transitional devices are used to create unity and fluidity	Fair Essay is somewhat organized, with limited use of transitional devices for unity and fluidity.	Good Essay is mostly organized and uses transitional devices to create unity and ample fluidity.	Excellent Essay is well-organized, and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity.
Counterclaim and	Poor Does not acknowledge the counterclaim	Fair Acknowledges the counterclaim but does not address in specifics.	Good Identifies the counterclaim and makes an attempt to dispute or argue against it.	Excellent Identifies the counter claim (2 reasons used in opposition) and addresses completely with a strong argument against these claims.