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Argument Essay - Wesserling - Level 105W

Argument Essay

This rubric is for evaluating argument essays and the ability to formulate argumentative writings

Rubric Code: UX49948

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Argument Essay rubric
	Exemplary 20 pts	Accomplished 15 pts	Developing 10 pts	Beginning 5 pts	Does Not Meet 0 pts
Creativity/Depth/Formatting	Exemplary Highly creative expression is used. Innovative presentation of ideas are used. Formatted in MLA Style including Works Cited page	Accomplished Essay is interesting and highly readable. There are some interesting elements integrated. Mostly formatted in MLA style, citations not conforming/missing	Developing The essay is readable and interesting. Stylistic problems with MLA formatting (spacing, citations, font)	Beginning The essay may be short on length. Basic ideas are communicated.	Does Not Meet The essay does not meet the criteria for the assignment. There is a reliance on stock formats with little or no creativity shown. No Works Cited page
Quality of argument	Exemplary Argument presented is of high quality with logical organization which adds to its strength. It is appropriately matched to the audience. Evidence is strong and well-developed.	Accomplished Argument presented is of very good quality, is logical and well organized. The argument is appropriate for the audience. Evidence is good and presented satisfactorily.	Developing Argument presented is of good quality, basically logical and organized. The argument is appropriate for the audience. Evidence is present but may miss the mark.	Beginning Argument presented has some organization and logic. The argument is somewhat appropriate for the audience. Evidence may be weak or poorly presented.	Does Not Meet Argument presented is lacking strong quality, has weak or no organization and logic. Evidence is minuscule or not evident.
Purpose	Exemplary The author is nearly an expert at convincing an audience; more than enough support was given.	Accomplished The essay uses strong evidence to support the thesis. The audience is convinced.	Developing The essay begins to convince the audience, but needs more support.	Beginning The essay communicates its side, but fails to convince the audience because the essay lacks enough support.	Does Not Meet The essay does not achieve its goal.
Grammatics/Punctuation	Exemplary There are no grammatic or usage errors, and no punctuation errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.	Accomplished There are few, if any errors and great flow in sentences.	Developing There are few errors in grammar and punctuation, and the flow is readable.	Beginning There are errors that interfere with the ability to follow the esay.	Does Not Meet Grammar errors and punctuation errors interfere with the reader's ability to easily read the essay.
Paragraphs	Exemplary Student had a successful introduction with thesis, three body paragraphs, counter-argument and conclusion	Accomplished Some element of the six-paragraph argumentative essay missing	Developing Thesis statement not clearly stated. Some elements of argumentative essay missing.	Beginning Thesis statement not stated clearly. Many elements of argumentative essay missing.	Does Not Meet No thesis statement. Paragraphs poorly developed.

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English

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Writing

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