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Toulmin's Argument Rubric (complete) MLA 
Toulmin's Argument Rubric - APA
Title, Intro/claim, Data, Warrant, Counter-argument, Conclusion, Works Cited, MLA format
Rubric Code: T234C3W
By marcopojp
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Toulmin's Argument Rubric (complete) MLA
  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Essay Info & Title
5 pts

Essay info (name, assignment name, date) and Title (centred, capitalized, clearly states the essay's topic, type and purpose).
Poor

Title and/or essay info is missing
Fair

Essay info is incomplete. Title exists but does not clearly state the topic, type or purpose.
Good

Essay info is complete but incorrectly formatted. Title exists and states the topic and/or purpose but is incomplete or incorrectly formatted.
Excellent

Essay info (name, assignment name, date) and Title (centred, capitalized, clearly states the essay's topic, type and purpose).
Introduction and Claim (thesis statement)
5 pts

Introduction clearly states the topic and ends with a clear claim (stating the author's position and/or call to action).
Poor

The claim is undistinguishable or doesn't exist.
Fair

The introduction is present but the claim is not quite clear, and needs developing.
Good

The introduction is well written, but the claim requires some clarifying.
Excellent

Introduction clearly states the topic and ends with a clear claim (stating the author's position and/or call to action).
Data
5 pts

At least 3 facts are used as data to support the claim and everything is properly documented
Poor

The data is not present and/or does not support the claim.
Fair

At least 1-2 facts are used but the connection to the claim needs some development.
Good

At least 1-2 facts are used as data to support the claim and most are properly documented
Excellent

At least 3 facts are used as data to support the claim and everything is properly documented.
Warrant
5 pts

Connects your claims to your data
Poor

The warrant doesn't connect your claims to your data or it isn't easily identifiable.
Fair

The warrant is unclear, but there is something connecting your claims and data.
Good

The warrant is clearly identifiable, but could use some clarifying.
Excellent

The warrant is well written, easily identifiable, and connects the claims and data of your argument efficiently.
Counterargument
5 pts

Addresses what a person may say against your argument
Poor

The counterargument is non existent or isn't easily identifiable.
Fair

The counterargument is present, but needs developing.
Good

The counterargument is well written, but could use some clarifying.
Excellent

The counterargument is well written, easily identifiable, and relevant to the topic.
In-text citations (MLA style)
5 pts

In-text citations are complete and correctly formatted in the MLA style, and all are listed in the Works Cited section.
Poor

There are no in-text citations
Fair

Some in-text citations but incomplete or incorrectly formatted. None or only some are listed in the Works Cited section.
Good

In-text citations are mostly complete and mostly correctly formatted, and most are listed in the Works Cited section.
Excellent

In-text citations are complete and correctly formatted in the MLA style, and all are listed in the Works Cited section.
Conclusion
5 pts

Conclusion restates the thesis (topic and author's position) and the call to action, and summarizes the key points of each body paragraph. Does not include any new information or ideas.
Poor

Conclusion is missing.
Fair

Conclusion paragraph exists but is incomplete.
Good

Conclusion paragraph exists and includes most of the necessary items.
Excellent

Conclusion restates the thesis (topic and author's position) and the call to action, and summarizes the key points of each body paragraph. Does not include any new information or ideas.
Works Cited
5 pts

Works Cited is correctly formatted and complete: it includes sources such as photos, graphs, maps and other illustrations. It includes at least 3 different sources.
Poor

Works Cited section is missing.
Fair

Works Cited section exists but is incorrectly formatted or missing key items.
Good

Works Cited section exists and is mostly complete and correctly formatted
Excellent

Works Cited is correctly formatted and complete: it includes sources such as photos, graphs, maps and other illustrations. It includes at least 3 different sources.




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