iRubric: Persuasive Outline Rubric

The outline employs the correct format, and proper use of symbols, and indentations are
evident.

The outline shows the correct format, though proper symbols and indentations may be misplaced or inconsistent.

The outline resembles the correct format, but proper symbols and indentations are not used.

The outline has serious errors and does not use the correct format.

The outline contains accurate citations for at least 4 different credible, objective sources. Outline primarily uses in-class technique: introductory phrase (source, year, credibility); quotation, paraphrase, or summary; p. or para. #; explanation (author ties back to topic). Speaker is selective with direct quotations and integrates summaries and paraphrases.

The outline contains accurate citations for 4 different credible, objective sources, though in-class format is inconsistent. Speaker balances direct quotations with summaries and/or paraphrases.

The outline contains citations for 4 different credible, objective sources, though in-class format is inconsistent or not present and speaker does not selectively use direct quotations.

The outline does not contain citations for 4 different credible, objective sources and speaker does not selectively use direct quotations.

Thesis is clear and proposes an arugable point which people could reasonably agree or disagree; it takes a stand.

Thesis is clear and proposes an arguable point, but it does not take a clear stand.

Thesis is somewhat clear and does not fully propose an arguable point.

Thesis is not clear and lacks organization of an arguable point and a clear stand for or against.