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Naysayers Critical Analysis Essay Rubric Persuasive paper that adopts a contrarian position. Rubric Code: Z85286 By euge620 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Naysayers
	Exceptional (N/A)	Effective (N/A)	Emerging (N/A)
Essay Structure	Exceptional Essay has a clear introduction and conclusion. Concise, unambiguous thesis statement that takes a definitive stance. Paragraphs clearly relate to thesis.	Effective Essay has an introduction and a conclusion. Thesis statement is stated, but not clear. Supporting paragraphs not always clearly linked to thesis.	Emerging Weakly developed thesis, introduction, or conclusion. Paragraphs frequently do not relate clearly to thesis.
Argument	Exceptional Writer clearly states his or her position. Writer's argument is thoughtful, complex and thoroughly supported with reliable research.	Effective Writer states argument. Argument is somewhat developed but may lack adequate support.	Emerging Writer's stance on the argument is not clear. Argument is simple and not explained. Little or no substantive support presented.
Textual Evidence	Exceptional Includes textual references to that relate to thesis. Evidence is specific, complex and thoroughly examined: quoted or paraphrased effectively. Evidence is varied to provide a balance of logos and pathos.	Effective Includes textual references, but they are not thoroughly explained or examined. Evidence is not specific or off topic. Little effort to consider logos and pathos.	Emerging Evidence is not specific. Writer does not include effective evidence. Evidence is simple and not fully explored.
Grammar	Exceptional Essay uses correct grammar and punctuation Sentences are complete and sophisticated. Citation references follow the MLA format. Work has clearly been edited.	Effective There are few spelling errors. Student uses mostly proper grammar, including correct punctuation and sentence structure in most cases. There may be errors when using MLA format.	Emerging The essay clearly has not been edited. There are numerous spelling, punctuation errors, and sentence structure problems. There are errors when using MLA format.