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PERSUASIVE ESSAY 
PERSUASIVE ESSAY
Rubric Code: U43727
By ScienceGuy
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

Worth 1 points

2 pts

Good

Worth 2 - 3 points

3 pts

Good

Worth 4 points

4 pts

Introduction and Conclusion

Poor

There is no topic sentence. The sentences in the initial paragraph are confusing. Conclusion is missing.
Good

There is a good topic sentence, but the sentences leading to the topic sentence are confusing or should relate more to the problem. A conclusion is provided.
Good

There is a good topic sentence, and the sentences leading to it talk of the problem you will write about. A conclusion is also provided.
Reasons Fully Explained

Poor

Reasons to back up opinions are confusing, and the writer's stance on the topic is not backed up in each paragraph.
Good

The reasoning is okay, but it needs more detail. Also lacks factual support. Doesn't link how the reason relates to stance on the topic.
Good

There is very good reasoning in the essay. The argument is well thought out, and reasons are backed by showing how they relate to your stance on the topic.
Overall Effect of the Essay

Poor

The argument is too confusing. You needed to have more consistent details.
Good

The argument makes some good points, but you could have made a stronger argument with more detail or better organization in the essay.
Good

You made many good points in the essay and supported it well with details.
Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling

Poor

Many errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Good

The essay was more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, but does not contain an excessive amount.
Good

The essay has only one or two errors in spelling. grammar, or punctuation with no run-on sentences.
Resources

Poor

Only one source used OR all sources were unreliable.
Good

At least two sources used were reliable.
Good

Three or more sources were used and all were reliable.
Formating

Poor

Did not follow outline for setting up paragraphs.
Good

Formating errors, but followed general outline for persuasive writing.
Good

Uses the general outline of a persuasive paper and all paper formating was correct.




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