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Rubric for the Opposing Viewpoints Essay 
Rubric for the Opposing Viewpoints Essay
A tool to evaluate the 700-800 word concept essay explaining opposing viewpoints of a current controversy. Three sources required.
Rubric Code: W7B667
By LTowell
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Content, Development & Organization
  Poor

10 pts

Fair

20 pts

Good

25 pts

Excellent

30 pts

Content & Development
35 pts

Does the author clearly state his/her position in the thesis towards the end of the introduction? Do you think the writer clearly explains and fully develops the different positions on the issue? Does the author use compelling and insightful evidence and explain each thoroughly? In the explanations for the opposiiton's viewpoints, does the author acknowledge and refute effectively?

SCORE:
Poor

Analysis seems confused, superficial, obvious, brief or poorly supported.
Fair

Partially explains the issue and the different views with some uncertainty about the importance of the issue or the varied views. Merely informs the reader of the opposition's views, but does not effectively acknowledge and refute.
Good

Analysis of differing views is adequate. Still needs more information, reasons or details to clearly explain the points of agreement and disagreement.
Excellent

Analysis of differing views is interesting, original, complete and well supported.
Organization
35 pts

Is the synthesis clear and easy to follow? Are paragraphs unified around a single topic and cohesive? Is the issue (and the opposing positions) introduced effectively? Is the plan - chunking or comparing - readable with helpful transitions?

SCORE:
Poor

Paragraphs uncontrolled and poorly connected. Weak or missing transitions. Ineffective or incomplete introduction, and conclusion.
Fair

Plan seems erratic or not fully under control. Essay divided into introduction, body, and conclusion but lacks energy and engagement.
Good

Follows a workable plan. Paragraphs are focused with good transitions. Set up is serviceable, body is readable, and conclusion works.
Excellent

Effective and logical plan with fine transitions and forecasting. Essay employs superb introduction.and conclusion. The body of the paper follows as a minimum the format given and effectively integrates the different parts of the paragraphs.
Sources & Quotes
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

10 pts

Excellent

15 pts

Sources & Quotes
15 pts

Are there at least 4 credible, relevant sources that are used effectively? Is MLA Style followed correctly in citations and the Works Cited page?
Poor

Does not use sources (or only one, or inappropriate ones) or the quotes, summaries and paraphrases are poorly handled or fail to to describe or explain the issue and views on it. Does not use correct MLA style.
Fair

Uses some quotes, summary and paraphrasing from sources, but sources poor or issue is difficult to visualize or understand. Does not use correct MLA style
Good

Uses quotes, summary and paraphrasing from 4 sources to explain the concept. Uses MLA style with some errors.
Excellent

Excellent use of 4 or more sources that are summarized, paraphrased or quoted to enliven and explain the issue. Correct use of MLA style.
Grammar and Style
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Grammar/Formatting
10 pts

Are there spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors? Are there grammar errors, such as fragments, run-ons, comma splices, or subject-verb agreement? Do these errors make the writing difficult to understand? Does the paper adhere to teacher guidleines as outlined on the syllabus (e.g. typed, double spaced, font size and type, etc.)?

SCORE:
Poor

Contains many distracting errors that make the writing difficult to understand. Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Sentences are simple and vocabulary is limited.
Fair

A few errors or a pattern of errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization. Grammar problems make some sentences difficult to understand. Sentences lack variety and interest. Vocabulary simple and perhaps colloquial.
Good

Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct with few errors. Sentences are varied. Vocabulary is good.
Excellent

No significant errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Ideas are clear and easy to understand. Writing is smooth and skillful. Sentences are varied and expressive. Vocabulary is mature.
Formatting
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Formatting
5 pts

Does the writer follow the guidelines to use 1 inch margins, double space the essay, and indent 5 spaces for the first line of a new paragraph? (See syllabus for paper submission guidelines)
Poor

Formatting guidelines and assignment specifications are not followed.
Fair

Several formatting errors.
Good

Missing one formatting element.
Excellent

Formatting follows assignment specifications.



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