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Researched Argumentative Essay - MLA FORMAT

Argumentative essay using four or more cited evidence quotes from approved research sources with proper lead-ins, explanations, and connections, MLA Format, and MLA Works Cited

Rubric Code: PX49WBB

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

MLA Research Paper
	Excellent- Level 4 10 pts	Good- Level 3 8 pts	Fair- Level 2 6 pts	Poor- Level 1 4 pts	Unacceptable- Level 0 2 pts
Content and Analysis	Excellent- Level 4 -impressive introduction -detailed claims -well-supported body -great thesis -great transitions -great conclusion -strong argument -in-depth and insightful analysis	Good- Level 3 -good introduction -precise claims -clear thesis -body somewhat supportive -good transitions -good conclusion -fair argument -thorough analysis	Fair- Level 2 -plain introduction -unclear thesis -body gives very little support to thesis -poor transitions -somewhat summative conclusion -lacks depth -confusing analysis	Poor- Level 1 -misplaced thesis -poorly organized body -conclusion somewhat off-topic -poor transitions -very summative conclusion without analysis	Unacceptable- Level 0 Intro is off-topic with no thesis; unorganized with no supports; conclusion does not relate to topic; no transitions -no evidence of analysis of required texts
Argument requirements	Excellent- Level 4 includes all requirements	Good- Level 3 missing one requirement	Fair- Level 2 missing two requirements	Poor- Level 1 missing 3 requirements	Unacceptable- Level 0 missing more than three requirements
Quality of Research	Excellent- Level 4 -cited 4 or more sources -sources reliable --research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.	Good- Level 3 -Cited 3 sources --Sources mostly reliable. . - Relevant information -Research of sufficent depth.	Fair- Level 2 -Only 2 sources cited -Source reliability questionable.. - some irrelevant information -some support of topic - Surface research.	Poor- Level 1 -Only 1 sources cited -Unreliable sources -Some information relevant to thesis. -Information provided supports some elements of topic	Unacceptable- Level 0 -No reliable sources - Unacceptable errors in citation -off topic.
Command of Evidence	Excellent- Level 4 -embeds all textual evidence thoroughly -makes highly effective use of a wide range of specific and relevant evidence to support analysis	Good- Level 3 -embeds most textual evidence clearly and accurately	Fair- Level 2 -embeds some textual evidence, but explains ideas sufficiently	Poor- Level 1 -presents ideas briefly making use of some evidence	Unacceptable- Level 0 "plops" textual evidence without building context
Coherence	Excellent- Level 4 consistently skillful, coherent, and sophisticated use of language	Good- Level 3 2 or fewer lapses	Fair- Level 2 3-5 lapses	Poor- Level 1 inconsistent language use and/or use of formal style	Unacceptable- Level 0 incoherent or inappropriate to the task
Mechanics	Excellent- Level 4 There are few or no grammar / spelling errors; excellent word choice.	Good- Level 3 Minor errors in usage and spelling with very few grammatical errors.	Fair- Level 2 Six or more errors in usage, spelling, grammar, and mechanics	Poor- Level 1 Eight or more grammatical errors.	Unacceptable- Level 0 Excessive errors (10 or more); errors hinder comprehension and word choice is colloquial.
In Text MLA	Excellent- Level 4 -No errors in MLA format. -3+ sources, cited correctly, and listed on Works Cited page	Good- Level 3 Less than 3 formatting errors in MLA format or 2 sources, - 1-3 citation error, or a source is not listed on the Works Cited page.	Fair- Level 2 More than 3 errors in MLA format. or 2 source / citation errors / incomplete Works Cited page.	Poor- Level 1 More than 6 errors in MLA format. or 1 source used / citation errors/ incomplete works cited.	Unacceptable- Level 0 Unacceptable amount of MLA errors and / or lack of sources.
Works Cited Page	Excellent- Level 4 -No formatting errors -Correct Citations -Alphabetical	Good- Level 3 -Less than 3 formatting errors. or -minor citation errors or -not alphabetical.	Fair- Level 2 More than 3 formatting errors. or - major citation errors	Poor- Level 1 More than 6 formatting errors. or unacceptable amount of citation errors	Unacceptable- Level 0 No works cited page:
MLA Paper format	Excellent- Level 4 -1 inch margin -12 point font -TNR or Arial -correct heading -correct header/pg. numbering -titled correctly	Good- Level 3 -less than 2 formatting errors	Fair- Level 2 -more than 2 formatting errors	Poor- Level 1 more than 4 formatting errors	Unacceptable- Level 0 more than 5 formatting errors

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MLA writing research argumentative

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