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Argumentative Essay

Is Canada an Imperialist Country? In class we discussed how in modern times countries practice economic imperialism. They dominate other countries by taking advantage of their weaker economy. An example is the use of cheap labor in other countries at the expense of those people.

Rubric Code: XX99XB5

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Argumentative Essay
	Limited 1 pts	Adequate 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Thesis Statement	Limited There is no evidence that student is taking a position to answer the question posed.	Adequate There is an attempt to take a position although clarity may be missing. The reasons to support the claim are not included.	Proficient Thesis statement makes a claim and somewhat outlines the reasons that will be discussed within the body of the essay.	Excellent Thesis statement clearly and creatively states the position taken and outlines the reasons that will be discussed within the body of the essay.
Arguments/Reasons	Limited There was no attempt to provide reasons to back up the student's claim.	Adequate The student has attempted to provide reasons but the reasons are not separated into paragraphs.	Proficient The essay has two or three good reasons why the student is taking a particular position but they somewhat lack organization into coherent paragraphs.	Excellent The essay has four or more solid reasons why the student is taking a particular position, and each argument is organized with its supporting evidence into separate paragraphs.
Supporting Evidence	Limited Student has not provided relevant evidence to back up their arguments. Evidence provided is off topic or does not support the argument.	Adequate The student has evidence to back up their arguments, but the evidence is haphazardly organized and is very weak.	Proficient Student has compiled two or three pieces of evidence but the evidence may be a bit weak. Some evidence may be with the wrong reason.	Excellent Student has compiled three or four relevant pieces of evidence to support their reasons. The evidence is in the paragraph with the appropriate reasons.
Conclusion	Limited No conclusion has been provided.	Adequate Essay has a conclusion but it is weak and may not relate back to their original argument.	Proficient Essay has a solid conclusion that mostly relates back to their original argument.	Excellent Essay has a profound conclusion that relates back to the original argument and leaves the reader with something to consider.
Sources	Limited Student did not provide a list of sources consulted.	Adequate Student has cited some sources but there is evidence of quotes that have not been cited.	Proficient Student has cited all sources, but has not attempted to use proper footnotes or MLA citation format.	Excellent Student has cited all sources consulted in their essay and has attempted to use footnotes and proper MLA citation format.

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