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A Persuasive Essay A Persuasive Essay Rubric Code: NXCB499 By chaliewagner44 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Philosophy Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Criterion
	Excellent 3 pts	Good 2 pts	Basic 1 pts	Not Yet 0 pts
Stance is well argued. Clear and solid logic is used to defend each supporting argument.	Excellent - Content is comprehensive and persuasive. - Ideas are interesting and engaging. -At least 3 major points are stated clearly and supported with details.	Good - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Ideas are mostly interesting and engaging - 2 major points are addressed, but not supported.	Basic - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. - Ideas are somewhat interesting and engaging. - At least 1 Major point is addressed and supported.	Not Yet -Incomplete/ Missing
Organization Paper is well written and easy to follow. Appropriate title and heading format.	Excellent - 5 Quality paragraphs (including introduction and conclusion) with good transitions between each one. -Thesis is well stated in introduction paragraph. -The steps to persuasive writing are followed. (Pre-writing, drafting, editing, revising, proof-read, and publishing) -Heading/title format is followed exactly.	Good - 4 paragraphs - Paragraph transitions may need some improvement. -Claim is stated and is mostly maintained throughout. -Heading/title format is mostly followed.	Basic - Organization and structure detract from the content. - Transitions may be weak or missing; disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. - at least 3 paragraphs -Claim is stated but may not be maintained throughout. -Heading/title format is loosely or not at all followed.	Not Yet -Incomplete/ Missing
Grammar/Word Choice The paper follows the proper use of English grammar and MLA formatting.	Excellent - Rules of grammar and usage are followed. - Persuasive language is clearly and precisely used. -Strong use of descriptive vocabulary -Uses MLA formatting. -Use size 12 font. -use either Times New Romans or Calibri font.	Good - Essay contains few grammatical errors. - Persuasive language is used. - Vocabulary somewhat limited. -Improperly uses MLA formatting. -Uses a smaller or bigger font size. -Does not use either Times New Romans or Calibri font.	Basic - Essay contains numerous grammatical errors. - Persuasive Language may be weak or not used often. -Does not grasp how to use MLA formatting.	Not Yet -Incomplete/ Missing