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Arguing A Position

Argument Essay in MLA style scoring rubric.

Rubric Code: JX36237

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Area of Focus
	Needs Work 5 pts	Proficient 8 pts	Excellent 10 pts	Score (N/A)
Introduction/Thesis Statement	Needs Work The introduction and thesis statement contains the topic being argued, but they may not take a clear stand.	Proficient The introduction and thesis statement are fairly well developed. But they are not very engaging or creative.	Excellent Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They clearly state the topic being argued and take a stand.	Score
Body Paragraphs	Needs Work Each paragraph contains a topic sentence but the relationship to the thesis is not clearly evident in each one. Reasons for the argument are stated, but there are few concrete and specific details or examples to support the argument adequately or logically.	Proficient Each paragraph contains a topic sentence related to the thesis statement. Reasons for the argument are stated and there are enough details and examples to support the argument adequately and logically.	Excellent Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Reasons for the argument are clearly stated, and there are enough details to support the argument effectively and thoroughly. Concrete and specific examples are presented that effectively support and strengthen the argument.	Score
Overall Organization	Needs Work Reasons are in a discernible order, but there are not enough to effectively support the argument as presented in the thesis statement.	Proficient Reasons are in a clear. effective order and they adequately support the argument as presented in the thesis statement.	Excellent Reasons are effectively supported by details and examples that are presented in a very effective order that enhances and strengthens the argument as presented in the thesis statement.	Score
Conclusion	Needs Work The concluding paragraph summarizes the argument based on the thesis, but it offers little to no additional support or validity for the argument.	Proficient The concluding paragraph restates the argument based on the thesis statement. It also gives valid and logical reasons that support the argument.	Excellent The concluding paragraph clearly and effectively restates the argument and gives valid reasons in support of the argument. It may also call for action from the reader or at least invoke thought about the argument.	Score
Sentence flow	Needs Work Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety.	Proficient Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure.	Excellent Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure.	Score
Vocabulary and Transitions	Needs Work The essay uses words correctly, but does not stretch for usage. Few transitions exist within or between paragraphs.	Proficient The essay uses good vocabulary and attempts to vary sentence structure. The writer uses transition words within paragraphs and to link paragraphs.	Excellent The essay contains excellent vocabulary, active verbs, and varied sentence structure. Transitions are used effectively with paragraphs. Paragraphs link with transitions to mark relationships.	Score
Mechanics	Needs Work A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.	Proficient A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.	Excellent Non-existent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.	Score
MLA citation/Works Citede	Needs Work Direct quotes, paraphrasing, or integrating quotes is not done correctly. The Works Cited page also may have a few errors.	Proficient Direct quotes and/or paraphrasing is somewhat integrated smoothly. The Works Cited page has an error.	Excellent Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. All direct quotes and paraphrasing are cited and integrated correctly. The Works Cited page is without errors.	Score
2 Drafts with Teacher Comments	Needs Work 0 Draft = 0	Proficient 1 Draft = 5	Excellent 2 Drafts = 10	Score
2 Completed Peer Review Forms	Needs Work 0 Forms = 0	Proficient 1 Form = 5	Excellent 2 Forms = 10	Score

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