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Researched Argument Paper - MLA FORMAT 
Research Based Argumentative essay, Counter Argument & Refutation, MLA paper format, and MLA documentation dks
Rubric Code: XXB7CX4
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay
  Excellent

(N/A)

Good

(N/A)

Fair

(N/A)

Poor

(N/A)

Unacceptable

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Content
20 %

the extent to which the essay conveys complete ideas and information clearly and accurately supports in an analysis of the texts

Excellent

-precise claims
-Body supports thesis
-Good transitions,
-Conclusion - strong.

-in-depth and insightful analysis
Good

-clear thesis;
-body -some support;
-fair transitions
-conclusion - fair

-thorough analysis
Fair

Unclear thesis, or
Body gives very little support to thesis ; or
poor transitions, or
conclusion is lacking
or
confused analysis
Poor

No thesis; body has no organization.conclusion; no connection to topic; poor transitions

-summarizes, but does not analyze
Unacceptable

Intro is off-topic with no thesis; unorganized with no supports; conclusion does not relate to topic; no transitions
-no evidence of analysis of required texts
Argument requirements
20 %

-hook
-working thesis
-written with at least 3 confirming reasons.
-counterclaim

Excellent

Argument presented is of high quality with logical organization and is appropriately matched to the audience.
Good

Argument presented is of good quality, and is mostly logical and well organized. The argument is appropriate for the audience.
Fair

Argument presented is of good quality, basically logical and organized. The argument is appropriate for the audience.
Poor

argument presented is lacking strong quality, has weak or no organization and logic. The argument is not appropriate for the audience.
Unacceptable

missing more than three requirements
Command of Evidence
20 %

the extent to which the writer presents textual evidence from the required texts to support analysis;the extent to which the writer chooses and uses primary and secondary sources to gain insights

Excellent

-embeds all textual evidence thoroughly
-makes highly effective use of a wide range of specific and relevant evidence to support analysis-Cited sources
-Sources reliable
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

-embeds most textual evidence clearly and accurately-Cited sources
--Sources mostly reliable.
- Relevant information
--Research of sufficient depth
Fair

-embeds some textual evidence, but explains ideas sufficientlyNo parenthetical citations within the document, but it does have a Works Cited page.
-Source reliability questionable.
- some irrelevant information
-some support of topic
- Surface research.
Poor

-presents ideas briefly making use of some evidence-Only 1 sources cited
-Unreliable sources
-Some information relevant to thesis.
-Information provided supports some elements of topic
Unacceptable

"plops" textual evidence without building context-No reliable sources
- Unacceptable errors in citation
-off topic.
Counter Argument & Refutation
10 %

the extent to which the writer presents convincing, well supported counter argument with evidence and a refutation that effectively refutes that argument

Excellent

Counter argument is complete. You stated a possible argument against your thesis and had a strong rebuttal.
Good

Counter argument needs work. You stated a possible argument against your thesis but your rebuttal did not convince the reader.
Fair

Counter argument is incomplete. You stated a possible argument against your thesis but either did not supply a rebuttal, or the rebuttal was incomplete.
Poor

Counter-argument is NOT ADDRESSED or makes little sense.
Unacceptable

Off-topic, unsupported, illogical rebuttals raised
MLA Research Compliance
x2
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

6 pts

Poor

4 pts

Unacceptable

2 pts

In Text MLA
10 %

the extent to which the writer properly cites sources within the text of the paper

Excellent

-No errors in MLA format.

-3+ sources, cited correctly, and listed on Works Cited page
Good

Less than 3 formatting errors in MLA format
or
2 sources, - 1-3 citation error, or a source is not listed on the Works Cited page.
Fair

More than 3 errors in MLA format.
or
2 source / citation errors / incomplete Works Cited page.
Poor

More than 6 errors in MLA format.
or
1 source used / citation errors/ incomplete works cited.
Unacceptable

Unacceptable amount of MLA errors and / or lack of sources.
Works Cited Page
10 %

the extent to which the writer uses correct MLA documentation on the WCP: title, spacing, indentation, font, alphabetizing, completion, and accuracy

Excellent

-No formatting errors
-Correct Citations
-Alphabetical
Good

-Less than 3 formatting errors.
or
-minor citation errors
or
-not alphabetical.
Fair

More than 3 formatting errors.
or
- major citation errors
Poor

More than 6 formatting errors.
or
unacceptable amount of citation errors
Unacceptable

No works cited page:
MLA Paper format
5 %

margins
title
spacing
font type & size
header

Excellent

-1 inch margin
-12 point font
-TNR or Arial
-correct heading
-correct header/pg.
numbering
-titled correctly
Good

-less than 2 formatting errors
Fair

-more than 2 formatting errors
Poor

more than 4 formatting errors
Unacceptable

more than 5 formatting errors
Conventions of Standard Written Eng
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

9 pts

Fair

8 pts

Poor

7 pts

Unacceptable

6 pts

Mechanics
5 %

the extent to which the writer demonstrates command of standard English, grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling

Excellent

There are few or no grammar / spelling errors; excellent word choice.
Good

Minor errors in usage and spelling with very few grammatical errors.
Fair

Six or more errors in usage, spelling, grammar, and mechanics
Poor

Eight or more grammatical errors.
Unacceptable

Excessive errors (10 or more); errors hinder comprehension and word choice is colloquial (informal).



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