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English III Persuasive Research Paper Scoring Rubric 
Rubric Code: XX77W76
By triggs621
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Inadequate

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Fair

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Good

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Superior

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Claim/Thesis

Inadequate

Thesis is missing or not a true thesis. Thesis does not relate to the paper or express the main idea of the paper. Claim is not reasonable, credible, and contestable.
Fair

Thesis is present but may by unclear. It loosely relates to paper or suggest a vague position. Claim is not clear and strong, but does take a position.
Good

Thesis is present and clear. Thesis relates to entire paper and expresses the main idea of the paper. Claim is clearly arguable and takes an identifiable position on an issue.
Superior

Thesis is strong and presents a clear topic of the rest of the paper. The claim is compelling, precise and takes a purposeful position on an issue.
Focus/Organization

Inadequate

Paragraph form is not used. No logical order of ideas. Paper has limited structure and/or organization. Lacks the use of transitions. Point of view is not clear.
Fair

Paragraphs do not follow logical order. Ideas are not logically categorized in paragraphs. Some transitions are used. Point of view is not strong enough to convince.
Good

Some paragraphs flow to the next paragraph. Most paragraphs follow a logical order. Transitions are used correctly. Point of view is convincing.
Superior

Each paragraph flows to the next paragraph and follows a logical order. Ideas are logically separated into paragraphs. Transitions are used often and correctly. Point of view is strong and convincing.
Research/Evidence

Inadequate

Research is limited. The paper lacks data and evidence to back up the claim. Counterclaims are not addressed.
Fair

Research is lacking and is not integrated into the paper. The paper provides data and evidence that attempt to back up the claim and attempts to address counterclaims.
Good

Research is sufficient and most sources are integrated into the paper. The paper provides sufficient data and evidence to back up the claim and fairly addresses counterclaims.
Superior

Broad research is evident. Sources are integrated into the paper. The paper provides relevant and convincing data and evidence to back up claim and skillfully addresses counterclaims.
Content/Analysis

Inadequate

Little or no analysis to support position. Few explanations and arguments to support position. The conclusion is lacking or missing.
Fair

Analysis and arguments are present, but maybe unclear, making support for position difficult. The conclusion merely restates the position.
Good

Analysis and arguments are provide good support for position. Some persuasive strategies are used. The conclusion effectively reinforces the claim and evidence.
Superior

Analysis and arguments go beyond the expected to support the position. The conclusion effectively strengthens the claim and evidence.
English Conventions/Style

Inadequate

Informal or inconsistent tone is used. Spelling and grammar mistakes interfere with the understanding of the paper. Sentence formation is basic or unclear.
Fair

Limited awareness of formal tone. Several spelling or grammar mistakes. Sentence formation is lacking.
Good

Formal, objective tone is used. Few spelling or grammar mistakes. Demonstrates good control of language, techniques, and sentences.
Superior

Engaging, formal, and objective tone is used. No spelling or grammar mistakes. Demonstrates excellent control of language, techniques, and sentences.
MLA Format/Length

Inadequate

Paper is significantly short of length requirements. Lacks MLA Format.
Fair

Paper is slightly short of length requirements. Some MLA formatting is present, but some references are improperly cited or not cited at all. Works cited is incorrectly formatted.
Good

Paper meets length requirements. MLA formatting is used correctly with few errors. Most references are properly cited in text. Works cited follows most of the rules of MLA format.
Superior

Paper meets length requirement. Each reference is properly cited both within the text and in the Works Cited portion of the paper. All MLA formatting is correct.




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