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Argument Paper 
Research Paper
Rubric Code: WXB2XX9
By PLLC2015
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Humanities  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Argument Paper
  4/Superior

40 pts

3/Proficient

30 pts

2/Adequate

20 pts

1/Insufficient

10 pts

0/Fail

0 pts

Thesis/Introduction
20 %

4/Superior

-An original thesis statement clearly identifies the argument and outlines the specific main points to be discussed
-Introduction engages reader and creates interest
3/Proficient

-An original thesis statement identifies the argument and outlines the specific main points to be discussed
-Introduction contains accurate and complete information but does not create interest
2/Adequate

-A thesis statement identifies the argument but introduction does not fully outline main points to discuss
-Introduction lacks information and creativity
1/Insufficient

-Thesis is misleading, broad, or hard to find
-Introduction does not outline points to be discussed
0/Fail

-Thesis statement is unclear or absent
-Introduction does not outline points to be discussed
Support
20 %

4/Superior

-Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses on one point
-Examples and evidence are specific, well developed, and fully integrated
-Minimum number of sources used
3/Proficient

-Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses on one point
-Examples and evidence range from general to specific, and they are not consistently well developed and/or fully integrated
-Minimum number of sources used
2/Adequate

-Some body paragraphs do not contain a clear topic sentence or the topic sentence is weak/confusing
-Examples and evidence are included in each paragraph but they are not well developed and/or integrated and range from general to specific, but they are not consistently well developed and/or fully integrated
-Minimum number of sources used
1/Insufficient

-Most body paragraphs do not contain a clear topic sentence or the topic sentence is weak/confusing
-Examples and evidence are inconsistently included, not well developed and/or not integrated
-Minimum number of sources not met
0/Fail

-Body paragraphs do not contain a clear topic sentence
-Little to no examples and evidence to support argument
-Minimum number of sources not met
Logical Flow
20 %

4/Superior

-Clear topic sentences and transitions linking subtopics and main topics
-Paper logically flows from one point to the next with thoughtful transitions that show how the ideas are connected
3/Proficient

-Mostly clear topic sentences and transitions linking subtopics and main topics
-Paper mostly logically flows from one point to the next with thoughtful transitions that show how the ideas are connected
2/Adequate

-Inconsistent use of clear topic sentences and transitions linking subtopics and main topics
-Some details may not be in a logical or expected order, distracting the reader
-Some transitions work well but connections between ideas unclear
1/Insufficient

-Organization and writing rushed or underdeveloped as the transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent
-Details not in a logical or expected order, confusing the reader
-Connections between ideas unclear
0/Fail

-Organization and writing are confusing and hard to follow
-Details not in a logical or expected order, alienating the reader
-Connections between ideas absent
Quality of Writing
20 %

4/Superior

-Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent, fully engaging the reader
-Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure
-Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay
3/Proficient

-Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure
-There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate
2/Adequate

-Writing is clear, but sentences lack variety
-The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, does not clearly explain the process
1/Insufficient

-Writing is confusing and hard to follow
-The tone is inconsistent and word choice is inadequate/confusing
0/Fail

-Writing makes paper difficult to understand
-Inappropriate tone is used
Conclusion
10 %

4/Superior

-Strong integration
with thesis statement
-Insightful discussion of
impact of the researched
material on topic
-Leaves reader thinking with full consideration of "So What?" factor
3/Proficient

-Strong integration
with thesis statement
-Discusses impact of the researched material on topic
-Considers "So What?" factor
2/Adequate

-Some integration
with thesis statement
-Discusses impact of the researched material on topic
-Touches on "So What?" factor
1/Insufficient

-No integration
with thesis statement
-Little to no discussion of impact of the researched
material on topic
0/Fail

-No integration
with thesis statement
-No discussion of impact of the researched
material on topic
-Does not consider "So What?" factor
Overall
5 %

4/Superior

-Paper fully engages reader and left reader thinking
-Reader is able to summarize the paper
-Paper furthered the reader's interest in the topic
3/Proficient

-Paper engaged reader
-Reader is able to summarize the paper
-Paper furthered the reader's interest in the topic
2/Adequate

-Paper did not engage reader
-Reader is able to summarize the paper
-Paper did not further the reader's interest in the topic
1/Insufficient

-Paper left reader confused
-Paper did not spark the reader's interest in the topic, or further their understanding of the topic
0/Fail

-Paper left reader frustrated and confused
-Paper did not spark the reader's interest in the topic or further their understanding of the topic
Spelling & Grammar
2.5 %

4/Superior

No spelling or grammar mistakes
3/Proficient

Minimal spelling or grammar mistakes
2/Adequate

Noticeable spelling and grammar mistakes
1/Insufficient

Unacceptable number of spelling and grammar mistakes
0/Fail

Number of spelling/grammar make paper difficult to impossible to understand
Citations & References
2.5 %

4/Superior

-Accurately cites all sources
-In-text citations and Works Cited strictly adhere to MLA format
3/Proficient

-Cites all sources
-In-text citations and Works Cited mostly adhere to MLA format
2/Adequate

-Cites all sources
-In-text citations and Works Cited inconsistently adhere to MLA format
1/Insufficient

-Not all sources are cited
-Most sources are not cited in MLA format; Works Cited does not adhere to MLA format
0/Fail

-Most sources are not cited
-Sources that are cited are not cited in MLA format; Works Cited is absent and/or does not adhere to MLA style






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