iRubric: Argumentative Essay with Research EN 0301 rubric

-Introduction contains a well-developed introduction that clearly addresses the thesis statement
-The body of essay is supported with well-developed details, three reasons, examples, and evidence.
-Counter-argument included with a convincing rebuttal.
-Each idea is equally developed.
-Conclusion ties content together and offers "next Step"

-Introduction contains an introduction with a hook, background information, and t thesis. Writer has a clear thesis. The body of essay is supported with developed details, three reasons, examples, and evidence.
-Creates interest and is fairly well developed
-Counterargument included with a rebuttal
-While it covers the subject, it is not very engaging.
-Most of the ideas are equally developed.

-TS introduces the subject, but it does not give complete information.
-Weak thesis statement.
Limited control and development of ideas and content.
-Contains ideas that somewhat support the central theme, but details, reasons, examples, evidence, descriptions are usually poorly developed and sometimes list-like.

-The TS does not introduce writer's position, or it may not be a complete thesis statement.
-Offers limited or no information to support thesis.

-Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent.
-Sentences are varied.
-Contains academic words
-Transitional words/phrases are consistently used, so that each sentence flows easily into the next.

-Writing is clear, and sentences have varied structure.
-Word choice is appropriate and academic.
-Transitional words/phrases are frequently used to that each sentence flows easily into the next.

-Writing is clear, but sentences lack variety.
-Word choice is adequate, but bland and not academic.
-Transitional words/phrases occasionally used.
-Limited use of transitional words/phrases limits flow of the sentence.

-Writing is confusing and difficult to follow.
-Contains fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.
-Contains some vague and/or poor word usage
-None or very limited use of transitional words/phrases.

-In text citations and Work Cited page are correctly formatted.
-At least 2 sources used.

-In-text citations and Work Cited Page are correctly formatted.
-One source used.

-A few mistakes with formatting in-text citations and Works Cited Page.
-One source used.

Missing and/or incorrectly formatted in-text citations and Works Cited Page
-One source or none used.

-DOES NOT READ INFORMATION-Summarizes
-Original and well developed digital presentation with introduction, body, and conclusion
-Graphics engage the audience.

-DOES NOT READ information - summarizes
-Original and developed digital presentation. May miss informing audience of introduction, body, or conclusion.
-Graphics are used.

-May read parts of the essay.
-Has a digital presentation. May miss an introduction, body, and/or conclusion.
-A few graphics are used.

-READS MOST OF THE REPORT.
-May have a presentation, but is not engaging.