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Persuasive Essay 
Persuasive Essay
Rubric Code: W23W56X
By aliyahp97
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Essay
  Developing

2 pts

Emerging

4 pts

Proficient

6 pts

Content

Developing

--Topic too broad or narrow.
--Barely any resources used
--Content somewhat related to topic and appropriate for essay.
Emerging

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper.
--No resources used.
--Content not related to topic and/or not appropriate for essay.
Proficient

--Topic interesting & an appropriate topic for research.
--Resources used.
--Content related to topic and appropriate for essay.
Introduction & Conclusion

Developing

--Introduction includes a hook that does not grab the reader's attention.
--Thesis weak/broad. Not an argument.
--Conclusion is included but is marginally effective. Lists all of the points.
Emerging

--No introduction/
no conclusion.
--Introduction or conclusion does not serve intended purpose.
Proficient

--Introduction includes an interesting hook.
--Introduction includes a strong and clear thesis statement and overview of argument.
--Conclusion effectively wraps up the essay by summarizing all of the logical points.
Organization

Developing

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or structure. Broad claims with no facts or statistics.
Emerging

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion seriously lacking clarity and/or structure.
--No evidence of analyses
Proficient

--Clear and appropriate organization.
--Each body paragraph has a topic sentence and sufficient supporting detail.
--Arguments are supported with facts/statistics.
Grammar and Mechanics

Developing

--Little variety in sentence construction or word choice.
-More than 5 spelling errors.
-- More than 5 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Emerging

--No variety in sentence construction or word choice.
--More than 7 spelling, punctuation, capitalization errors.
Proficient

--Sentences and word choice demonstrates consistent variety.
--Few spelling errors.
--Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Strong vocabulary words are used.
APA Title Page & References Page

Developing

None present.
Reference page contains no scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page.
Emerging

None present.
Reference page contains no scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page.

Lack of APA guidelines for references provided.
Title page included, but is missing information (ie: header and page numbering at top right, running head, title of paper, student's name, college name double-spaced, etc.)
References page contains one scholarly academic resource.

Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.
Proficient

Title Page contains all parts and correct format. (ie: header and page numbering at top right, running head, title of paper, student's name, college name double-spaced, etc.)
Reference page contains more than required scholarly academic reference and text reference.
Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, hanging indent.



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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