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Persuasive Essay 1 /Eng 1312

Persuasive Essay

Persuasive Essay using Performance Indicators from RCSD and Six Traits

Rubric Code: Y24597

By Lperry

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Persuasive Essay 1
	Exceptional 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts	Score (N/A)
Research & Analysis	Exceptional Shows thorough research of topic. Explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.	Good Shows some research of topic. Some xplanations are given that show how evidence supports the author's position.	Fair Shows little research of topic. Not much explanation that shows how the evidence supports the author's position.	Poor Shows no research of topic. Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.	Score
Organization	Exceptional Essay is clearly organized. Uses paragraphs well. Has well written topic and conclusion. Has well written argument.	Good Essay is organized. Paragraphing is clear. Has topic and conclusion. Has a clear argument.	Fair Essay has some order and needs revision. Attempts to use paragraphs. Topic needs work. Conclusion needs work or clarifying. Shows little argument.	Poor Essay is random thoughts. No paragraphing. Has no structure. No topic sentence. No conclusion. No opinion. No argument.	Score
Vocabulary and Voice	Exceptional Varied vocabulary and no spelling errors. Uses unique voice for subject and makes excellent use of descriptive language.	Good Uses some vocabulary words. Few spelling errors. Makes adequate use of rules applicable to voice and point of view. Some use of descriptive language.	Fair Limited use of vocabulary, and multiple spelling errors. Voice does not stand out. Rare use of descriptive language.	Poor Has simple language. Many spelling errors. Voice is weak. No descriptive language	Score
Fluency and Conventions	Exceptional Writing is smooth. Varied sentence structure particularly in the beginnings and endings of sentences. No grammar or punctuation errors.	Good Writing is easy to read. Some sentences begin differently. Paper needs a little editing. Few grammar or punctuation errors.	Fair Writing has run-ons or choppy sentences. Many sentences begin the same way. Paper needs much editing. Multiple punctuation and grammar errors.	Poor Writing has many errors. Sentences begin same way. Paper needs much editing. Extreme punctuation and/or grammar errors.	Score