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Argumentative Essay
Argumentative Essay
Students identify and research an issue facing American families today. An issue and claim statement is then supported in the paper.
Rubric Code:
H2X54CC
By
jlj0087
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Argumentative Essay
Non-Existent
0 pts
Poor
9 pts
Fair
11 pts
Good
13 pts
Introduction
15 pts
Non-Existent
No topic selected.
Poor
No attempt is made to capture the reader's attention. OR Thesis cannot be identified.
Fair
One - two elements of the introduction are missing.
Good
Introduces the topic and captures the reader's attention. Thesis statement is located in the first or second paragraph. The issue and claim are stated.
Suppot
15 pts
Non-Existent
Two- three paragraphs are written, but offer little support or contain no research.
Poor
Two - three paragraphs of support are written. Research is found in one paragraph.
Fair
Two - three paragraphs of support are written. Research is found in two paragraphs.
Good
Writes at least three supporting paragraphs for the argument. Research is cited in three paragraphs.
Conclusion
15 pts
Non-Existent
Paper is concluded with no reference to the issue or claim. The reader is left with nothing to do.
Poor
Reference to the issue or claim is made. The reader is left with nothing to do.
Fair
Reference to the issue and claim are made. The reader is left with nothing to do further.
Good
Gives the reader something to think about or do further. Reference to the issue and claim is made, but no restatement of the thesis.
Format
15 pts
Non-Existent
None of the following: 3-4 pages in length, MLA format, 12 point font size, Times New Roman, work's cited page, page numbers, header.
OR
Plagiarism is apparent.
Poor
Missing three or more of the following: 3-4 pages in length, MLA format, 12 point font size, Times New Roman, in-text citations, works cited page, page numbers, header.
Fair
Missing two of the following: 2-3 pages in length, MLA format, 12 point font size, Times New Roman, in-text citations, works cited page, page numbers, header.
Good
2-3 pages in length, MLA format, 12 point font size, Times New Roman, in-text citations, works cited page, page numbers, header.
MUGS
15 pts
Non-Existent
The paper cannot be read for all of the errors.
Poor
16-20 mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling errors.
Fair
11-15 mechanics, usage, grammar and spelling errors
Good
The paper is grammatically correct. No more than ten mechanics, usage, grammar and spelling errors.
Keywords:
current events, argumentative essay, argument
Subjects:
English
Social Sciences
Types:
Writing
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