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Argument-Persuasion Essay 
Rhetorical Analysis
Rubric Code: V59B54
By toddjobbitt
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric A/P Essay
  Poor

10 pts

Fair

15 pts

Good

20 pts

Excellent

25 pts

Mechanics

Errors with typing, grammar, spelling and format
Poor

5 or more errors
Fair

3-4 errors
Good

1-2 errors
Excellent

No errors
Documentation/Citation

Existence of thoughtful and careful documentation and citation to include in-text citations and a works cited page
Poor

Little or no evident documentation
Fair

Minor documentation is evident
Good

Meaningful documentation is evident
Excellent

Significant and compelling documentation is evident
Elements of A/P

Hypothesis, Position, Evidence, Logos, Pathos, Ethos
Poor

Elements of AP are not evident
Fair

Elements exist, but aspects of the AP are missing or poorly developed
Good

All elements are present, but they need more careful and thoughtful development
Excellent

All elements of the AP are present and they are fully and entirely developed
Thesis

Strong thesis exists and is implied or stated directly
It is strongly supported by details
Poor

There is no thesis statement
Fair

Thesis is weak and the paper is unrelated to thesis
Good

Thesis exists but needs more development throughout the essay
Excellent

Thesis is strong and the AP contains sound support from details




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