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Essay Outline Rubric
Essay Outline Rubric
The rubric for self-editing and/or peer editing a partner's outline for his or her argumentative essay.
Rubric Code:
E2XA94X
By
DixonD
Ready to use
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Argumentative Writing Outline
Exemplary
8 pts
Sufficient
6 pts
Insufficient
4 pts
In Need of Work
2 pts
Format
Exemplary
The outline employs the correct format, and proper use of symbols, and correct indentations are evident.
Sufficient
The outline shows the correct format, though proper symbols and indentations may be misplaced or inconsistent.
Insufficient
The outline resembles the correct format, but proper symbols and indentations are not used.
In Need of Work
The outline has serious errors and does not use the correct format.
Title
Exemplary
Title is original, creative, and is pertinent to the material.
Sufficient
Title is original and is pertinent to material.
Insufficient
Title shows little originality or creativity; does not pertain to topic.
In Need of Work
Title needs serious work as it has no relation to topic.
Thesis
Exemplary
Thesis is clear and proposes an arguable point which people could reasonably agree or disagree; it takes a stand. Thesis employs emphatic language (should, ought, must) and a strong verb. Thesis includes three, strong, relevant supporting points written in parallel structure.
Sufficient
Thesis is clear and proposes an arguable point, but it does not take a clear stand. Thesis is missing emphatic language and/or a strong verb. Thesis includes three somewhat relevant supporting points written in parallel structure.
Insufficient
Thesis is somewhat clear but does not fully propose an arguable point. Thesis is missing emphatic language and/or a strong verb. Thesis includes three supporting points, but they lack strength and/or parallel structure.
In Need of Work
Thesis is not clear and lacks organization of an arguable point and a clear stand for or against. The thesis is absent from the outline. Thesis is missing emphatic language and a strong verb. Thesis does not include three supporting points.
Evidence/Commentary
Exemplary
The outline contains three supporting claims with very precise, detailed information/evidence (2+) for each supporting point that is essential to the topic, in addition to including commentary (2+) - specific
anecdotes and quotations which are attributed to sources
with proper MLA
parenthetical documentation.
Sufficient
The outline contains sufficient 2+ information/evidence for each of the three supporting claims and includes attributions to sources with proper MLA parenthetical documentation and 2+ commentary for each supporting point, though one or two errors may appear.
Insufficient
The outline includes weak information/evidence related to the topic, but may not include three supporting claims each with 2+ pieces of commentary, elaborating or expanding upon essential information which is
attributed the sources and may not use proper MLA parenthetical documentation.
In Need of Work
The outline includes
insufficient and/or
inappropriate information and commentary and does not include any
attribution to sources in MLA format or otherwise.
Mechanics
Exemplary
The outline exhibits excellent use of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format.
Sufficient
The outline exhibits good use of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format, but has several mistakes.
Insufficient
The outline exhibits an
undeveloped use of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format. There are many errors.
In Need of Work
The outline has serious errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format.
Keywords:
outline
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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