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Toulmin's Argument Assignment

Create an argument on whether schools should require students to wear uniforms or not using the Toulmin Model

Rubric Code: YXX5CWC

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Toulmin's Argument Assignment
	Poor 5 pts	Fair 10 pts	Good 15 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Introduction and Claim 5 pts Introduction mentions the topic and ends with a clear claim	Poor The claim is undistinguishable or doesn't exist.	Fair The introduction is present but the claim is not quite clear, and needs developing.	Good The introduction is well written, but the claim could use some clarifying.	Excellent The introduction is well written and the claim is easily distinguishable and is well written.
Data 5 pts At least 2-3 facts are used as data to support the claim and everything is properly documented	Poor The data is not present and/or does not support the claim.	Fair At least 1-2 facts are used but the connection to the claim needs some development.	Good At least 2-3 facts are used as data to support the claim and everything is properly documented	Excellent 2-3 facts are used as data to support the claim and everything is properly documented.
Warrant 5 pts Connects your claims to your data	Poor The warrant doesn't connect your claims to your data or it isn't easily identifiable.	Fair The warrant is unclear, but there is something connecting your claims and data.	Good The warrant is clearly identifiable, but could use some clarifying.	Excellent The warrant is well written, easily identifiable, and connects the claims and data of your argument efficiently.
Counterargument 5 pts Addresses what a person may say to the contrary of your argument	Poor The counterargument is non existent or isn't easily identifiable.	Fair The counterargument is present, but needs developing.	Good The counterargument is well written, but could use some clarifying.	Excellent The counterargument is well written, easily identifiable, and relevant to the topic.
APA Format 5 pts The APA formatting is according to the standards. The title page and pages that follow are in the proper format and all citations are correctly formatted. The reference page is set up properly.	Poor The APA formatting is nonexistent	Fair The APA formatting is somewhat correct, several errors exists.	Good The APA formatting is mostly correct, a few minor errors exists.	Excellent The APA formatting is according to the standards. The title page and pages that follow are in the proper format and all citations are correctly formatted. The reference page is set up properly.