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Informative Essay Outline Rubric 
Essay Outline Rubric
The rubric for self-editing and/or peer editing a partner's outline for his or her essay.
Rubric Code: HX33X39
By living4him316
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric 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. *ALL required elements of the outline are present.
Sufficient

The outline shows the correct format, though proper symbols and indentations may be misplaced or inconsistent. *ALL required elements of the outline are present.
Insufficient

The outline resembles the correct format, but proper symbols and indentations are not used.
-Most required elements of the outline are present.
In Need of Work

The outline has serious errors and does not use the correct format.
-Many required elements of the outline are omitted.
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 and/or does not pertain to topic.
In Need of Work

Title needs serious work as it has no relation to topic.
Thesis/Central Controlling Claim

Exemplary

Thesis/claim is extremely clear, relevant, insightful and uses strong language. Thesis includes three, strong, relevant supporting claims written in parallel structure.
Sufficient

Thesis is clear and relevant, but may not reflect depth of thinking. Thesis includes three somewhat relevant supporting claims written in parallel structure.
Insufficient

Thesis is somewhat clear, but may not be relevant or demonstrate depth of thinking. Thesis includes three supporting claims, but they lack strength and/or parallel structure.
In Need of Work

Thesis is not clear and lacks organization, relevancy, and insight. The thesis is absent from the outline. Thesis does not include three supporting claims.
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.



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