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Argumentative Essay Exit 
Rubric Code: LXCA8XC
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Hook

Poor

No Hook
Fair

Basic statement of purpose without really grabbing reader
Good

Tried to form hook, but not completely successful
Excellent

Grabs readers attention immediately
Bridge

Poor

No bridge
Fair

Goes right in bridge from rudimentary hook
Good

Obvious effort to link hook to thesis with bridge
Excellent

Great transition from hook to thesis using a smooth bridge
Thesis Statement

Poor

Purpose/claim not obvious
Fair

Clearly states purpose but lacks any supporting ideas
Good

Purpose stated and main ideas suggested but not clear
Excellent

Claim and supporting details listed in succinct thesis statement
Body Paragraph 1

Poor

Weak argument. No example
Fair

Argument without support or example
Good

Good argument but lacks example
Excellent

Good argument, correct order, good example for support
Body Paragraph 2

Poor

Weak argument. No example
Fair

Argument without support or example
Good

Good argument but lacks example
Excellent

Good argument, correct order, good example for support
Counter Argument

Poor

No counter-argument
Fair

Counter-argument but no rebuttal
Good

Adequate counter-argument and rebuttal
Excellent

Well-reasoned counter-argument and successful rebuttal
Conclusion

Poor

No conclusion
Fair

Conclusion weak or mentioned new ideas. Did not restate thesis
Good

Conclusion apparent but seemed rushed. Didn't adequately restate thesis
Excellent

Restated thesis and left reader convinced of position.
Mechanics/Grammar

Poor

Many grammar mistakes interfere with understanding
Fair

Many grammar mistakes/spelling, but don't impede understanding
Good

Few grammar mistakes/spelling mistakes. Noticable but not fatal to argument.
Excellent

Minor grammar mistakes, if any. No spelling errors




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