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Argumentative Essay 
Argumentative Essay
This rubric is used to evaluate students persuasive argumentative essay.
Rubric Code: S22579C
By JWhitehead15
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Not Evident

1 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Mastered

4 pts

Focus
25 %

Not Evident

Argument is not focused or includes contradictory information, entirely weakening the writer's argument and purpose is questionable.

Thesis is missing
Emerging

Argument is not as focused as it needs to be, causing the writer's argument to be somewhat weak; and purpose is not always clear.

Thesis is weak
Proficient

Argument is mostly well-focused and purpose is focused.

Thesis is clear
Mastered

Argument is well- focused and purpose is clear.

Thesis is clear, concise, and fluid.
Support
25 %

Not Evident

Argument lacks sufficient support from reliable sources; or the support used is not convincing.

Missing three journal articles, only websites are used/or argument not supported. No intext citations used.
Emerging

Argument has some support from reliable sources but is still weak.

Minimal resources used with occasional intext citations.
Proficient

Support is only ample but is still somewhat convincing.

Intext citations used
Three peer-reviewed journal articles used in addition to two additional sources.
Mastered

Argument contains abundant and convincing support from reliable sources.

Sources used correctly and meet requirements.
Strong, Convincing Voice
20 %

Not Evident

The writer's own voice and point of view are not evident.
Emerging

The writer's own voice and point of view are often vague.
Proficient

The writer's own voice is somewhat strong and convincing and engages the audience.
Mastered

The writer's own voice and point of view are distinct and convincing for his/her audience.
Criticisms/Concession/Qualifiers
15 %

Not Evident

Argument does not include criticisms, concessions or qualifiers
Emerging

Argument alludes to criticism, concession, and/ or qualifiers AND explains why the position is still better.
Proficient

Argument includes one well-crafted criticism, concession or qualifiers AND explains why the position is still better.
Mastered

Argument includes two well-crafted criticisms, concessions or qualifiers AND explains why the position is still better.
Grammar/Mechanics
15 %

Not Evident

Grammar and mechanical errors severely impede understanding in several areas.
Emerging

Five or more grammar or mechanical errors; readers' understanding might be somewhat but not severely impeded by errors.
Proficient

No more than three to four grammar or mechanical errors; readers' understanding is not impeded.
Mastered

Less than two grammatical and/or mechanical errors; readers' understanding is not impeded.



Keywords:
  • argumentative, persuasive, research, report, essay, argument, persuasion



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