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Argumentative Essay

Comparison/Contrast Essay

Your essay should be typed and in MLA format.

Rubric Code: M234CAC

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Argumentative Essay
	Excellent 2 pts	Basic 1 pts	Needs Improvement 0 pts
Introduction & Conclusion	Excellent INTRODUCTION: This paragraph starts with a strong hook. Opening statement(s) is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay. Thoughtful transition between the hook to the thesis. CONCLUSION: Clearly and effectively restates the argument and reviews supporting reasons. Paragraph has a strong conclusion sentence.	Basic INTRODUCTION: Thesis statement and/or hook are somewhat effective. Transition between the two minimal CONCLUSION: Review of argument basic and minimal. Conclusion sentence is present but not strong..	Needs Improvement INTRODUCTION: Thesis statement and/or hook is not very clear or effective. CONCLUSION: Main argument and main idea(s) missing. The paragraph is not a good summary of the points made within the essay. Conclusion sentence weak.
Body Paragraphs	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.	Basic 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.	Needs Improvement Each paragraph does not contain a topic sentence. Reasons for the argument are not stated, or there are obvious fallacies that contradict the details and examples. Perhaps the argument is an unsupported rant.
Content	Excellent Depth: Essay discusses 3 or more supporting reasons for your argument. Essay includes at least one strong counter-argument and effective rebuttal of that argument. Details & Examples: Appropriate details and examples support each reason, counter-argument and rebuttal. Length: ENG99 - at least 1200 words; other classes at least 900 words	Basic Depth: Essay discusses 2 supporting reasons for your argument. Counter-argument and/or rebuttal weak. Details & Examples: Details and examples provide minimal support each reason and rebuttal. Length: ENG99 - at least 1000 words; other classes at least 650 words	Needs Improvement Depth: Essay discusses fewer than 2 reasons for your argument. Essay does not include counter-argument or rebuttal. Details & Examples: Details and examples provide little or no support for each reason and rebuttal Length: ENG99 - less than 1000 words; other classes - less than 650 words
English Conventions	Excellent Sentence structures vary, grammar is perfect, varied vocabulary is used, and excellent transitions are used. Perfect spelling, capitalization and punctuation.	Basic Some problems with sentence structures, grammar, vocabulary variation, and transitions. Some spelling, capitalization and punctuation mistakes.	Needs Improvement Many problems with sentence structures, grammar, vocabulary variation, and transitions. Many spelling, capitalization and punctuation mistakes.
Pre-Writing & MLA Formatting	Excellent Written evidence of thorough Pre-writing No mistakes in MLA Formatting	Basic Basic Pre-writing done but only outline or one other strategy Few mistakes in MLA Formatting	Needs Improvement Limited or no pre-writing done Many mistakes in MLA Formatting

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