Argumentative research paper

Unit 2 Argument Research Paper

“A”

“B”

“C”

“F”

Abstract

-Outstanding summary of the paper

15-14

-Competent summary of the paper

13-12.5

-Adequate summary of the paper

12-11.5

-Inadequate or missing summary of the paper

11-0

Introduction (hook) and Background

- Thought-provoking and compelling hook

- Detailed background information that clearly informs the reader of the focus

20-18.5

- Effective and relevant hook

- Background information informs the reader of the focus

18-16.5

- Functional but obvious hook

- General introduction of the focus

16-15

- Ineffective or irrelevant hook

- Irrelevant introduction of the focus

14-0

Thesis

- Thesis statement (claim)

adeptly presents purpose and supporting points

20-18.5

- Adequate thesis statement (claim) that addresses the purpose and supporting points

18-16.5

- Unclear thesis statement (claim) and purpose

16-15

- Unsuccessful or missing thesis statement (claim)

14-0

Reasons and Evidence

- Paragraphs are successfully developed and tightly focused with examples and analysis - Claim is supported with credible evidence:

· Ethos

· Logos

· Pathos

- Excellent use of transitions that connect major details and ideas

35-32

- Paragraphs are often focused and moderately developed using examples or analysis

- Claim is mostly supported by credible evidence:

· Ethos

· Logos

· Pathos

- Transitions mostly communicate and connect ideas

31.5-29

- Paragraphs are somewhat focused and developed but examples are few and analysis is mainly summary

- Claim is weakly supported and/or evidence is unreliable:

· Ethos

· Logos

· Pathos

- Lack of transitions; ideas rarely connect

28.5-26.5

- Paragraphs are unfocused or not relevant

- Ideas are somewhat communicated but missing examples and analysis

- Claim is not supported and/or sources are not college-level quality

26-0

Counter-Claims

- Fully comprehends and addresses opposing viewpoints

- Counterclaims are logically structured and supported with credible evidence from outstanding choice of sources

25-23

- Comprehends and addresses opposing viewpoints

- Counterclaims are structured and mostly supported by credible evidence from well-chosen sources

22-21

- Somewhat addresses opposing viewpoints

- Counterclaims are weakly structured and/or evidence is unreliable; sources not carefully chosen

20-19

-Missing opposing viewpoints

- Counterclaims are absent

- Sources are not college-level quality or do not meet assignment guidelines

18-0

Rebuttals/

Refutations

-Logical and adept rebuttal/refutation of opposing viewpoints

20-18.5

-Presents relevant rebuttal/refutation

18-16.5

-Little rebuttal/refutation provided

16-15

-No rebuttal/refutation

14-0

Conclusion

- Excellent summation of key points

- Insightful connection of the issue to a broader context

-No new information

10-9.5

- Effective summation of key points

- Acceptable connection to a broader context

-Little new information

9-8.5

- Summary directly restated

- Little connection to a broader context

-Some new information

8-7.5

-Summary directly restated or absent

- Fails to make connections to a broader context

-Much new information

7-0

APA Formatting

- Completely adheres to APA style and format:

· title page

· running head

· abstract

· body

· headers

20-18.5

- Mostly adheres to APA style and format:

· title page

· running head

· abstract

· body

· headers

18-16.5

- Somewhat adheres to APA style and format:

· title page

· running head

· abstract

· body

· headers

16-15

- APA is not attempted

14-0

Use of Sources/

In-text Citations

- APA formatting used correctly for all sources

-Fully supported with integration of paraphrases, summaries, and quotes from an outstanding choice of sources

30-27.5

- APA formatting is correct for most sources

-Mostly supported with integration of paraphrases, summaries, and quotes from well-chosen sources

27-24.5

- APA formatting is correct for some sources

-Relies on many quotes; minimal paraphrases or summaries; sources not carefully chosen

24-22.5

- APA formatting not correct for most or any sources

-Lack of quotes

-Lack of paraphrases

-Lack of summaries

-Sources not college-level quality 22-0

References

- APA formatting used correctly for all sources

-Quality of sources exceeds expectations

25-23

- APA formatting is correct for most sources

-Adequate source selection

22-21

- APA formatting is correct for some sources

-Fulfills source selection for assignment

20-19

- APA formatting not correct for most or any sources

-Sources do not meet assignment guidelines

18-0

Mechanics

- Articulate and academic language

-Effective use of grammar and punctuation; fewer than four errors

30-27.5

- Generally descriptive and academic language

-Mostly satisfactory use of grammar and punctuation; more than four errors

27-24.5

- Average and slightly academic language

-Numerous grammar and punctuation errors

24-22.5

-Conversational and nonacademic language

-Unsatisfactory use of or disregard for grammar, punctuation; and proofreading; errors distract from writer’s message 22-0