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Researched Argument Paper MLA 
Researched Argument Paper - MLA FORMAT
Research Based Argumentative essay, 5 paragraphs, 3 embedded quotes, sound argument
Rubric Code: SXAW8C2
By kjagiello
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay
60 %
  Excellent

20 pts

Good

16 pts

Fair

14 pts

Poor

8 pts

Unacceptable

4 pts

Content

the extent to which the essay conveys compiles ideas and information clearly and accurately supports in an analysis of the texts
Excellent

-precise claim
-Body supports thesis
-Good transitions,
-Conclusion - strong.
-Points and evidence are explained and connected

-in-depth and insightful analysis
Good

-clear thesis;
-body -some support;
-fair transitions
-conclusion - fair
-1 point/evidence is incompletely explained

-thorough analysis
Fair

Unclear thesis, or
Body gives very little support to thesis ; or
poor transitions, or
conclusion is lacking
or
3 points/evidence aren't explained or connected
confused analysis
Poor

No thesis; body has no organization.conclusion; no connection to topic; poor transitions
Must of the essay is not explained or connected

-summarizes, but does not analyze
Unacceptable

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

-Background info
-Claim/thesis
-Supporting evidence
-counterclaim
Excellent

includes all requirements:
-Background info
-Claim/thesis
-Supporting evidence
-counterclaim
Good

missing one requirement:
-Background info
-Claim/thesis
-Supporting evidence
-counterclaim
Fair

missing two requirements:
-Background info
-Claim/thesis
-Supporting evidence
-counterclaim
Poor

missing 3 requirements:
-Background info
-Claim/thesis
-Supporting evidence
-counterclaim
Unacceptable

missing more than three requirements:
-Background info
-Claim/thesis
-Supporting evidence
-counterclaim
Utilization of Evidence

the extent to which the writer presents textual evidence from sources to support analysis;the extent to which the writer chooses and uses primary and secondary sources to gain insights
Excellent

-embeds at least 3 quotes
-makes highly effective use of a wide range of specific and relevant evidence to support analysis
-Sources reliable
-interesting addition to the essay
Good

-embeds 2 quotes -
--Sources mostly reliable.
- Relevant information
-Evidence is related but only mostly explained
-Evidence is relevant, but it doesn't always add anything new
Fair

-embeds some textual evidence, but explains ideas sufficiently
-2 Quotes are too long or not embedded into sentences
-Source reliability questionable.
- some irrelevant information
-some support of topic
- Surface research.
Poor

-presents ideas briefly making use of some evidence-
-Unreliable sources
-Some information relevant to thesis.
-Information provided supports some elements of topic
Unacceptable

"plops" textual evidence without building context-No reliable sources
-off topic.
MLA Research Compliance
25 %
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

6 pts

Poor

4 pts

Unacceptable

2 pts

In Text MLA

the extent to which the writer properly cites sources within the text of the paper
Excellent

-No errors in MLA format.
-3+ quotes, cited correctly
Good

1 MLA in-text/ parenthetical citation error
Fair

2 MLA in-text/ parenthetical citation errors

Or in-text citations don't match Works Cited citations
Poor

3 MLA in-text/ parenthetical citation errors
Unacceptable

Unacceptable amount of MLA errors and / or lack of in-text citations.
Plagiarism
Works Cited Page

the extent to which the writer uses correct MLA documentation on the WCP: title, spacing, indentation, font, alphabetizing, completion, and accuracy
Excellent

-No formatting errors
-Correct Citations
-Alphabetical
Good

-Less than 3 formatting errors.
or
-minor citation errors
or
-not alphabetical.
Fair

More than 3 formatting errors.
or
- major citation errors
Poor

More than 6 formatting errors.
or
unacceptable amount of citation errors
Unacceptable

No works cited page:
Paper format

-12 point font
-TNR or Arial
-Creative title
Excellent

5
-12 point font
-TNR or Arial
-Creative title
Good

4
One error
Fair

3
2 errors
Poor

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Unacceptable

0
all are missing
Conventions of Standard Written Eng
15 %
  Excellent

15 pts

Good

11 pts

Fair

7 pts

Poor

3 pts

Unacceptable

0 pts

Mechanics

the extent to which the writer demonstrates command of standard English, grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
Excellent

There are few or no grammar / spelling errors; excellent word choice.
Good

3-5 errors in usage, spelling, grammar, or mechanics
Fair

Six or more errors in usage, spelling, grammar, and mechanics
Poor

Eight or more grammatical errors.
Unacceptable

Excessive errors (10 or more); errors hinder comprehension and word choice is colloquial (informal).



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