COMPLETE 4-5 PAGE ESSAY THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE REFERENCE PAGE (REFER TO THE POINT COUNTERPOINT ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETAILS).
Point/Counterpoint Essay Rubric
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Levels of Achievement |
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Criteria |
Outstanding Achievement |
Commendable Achievement |
Acceptable |
Marginal |
Unacceptable |
Failing |
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Title
Weight 2.00% |
100 % The title states the issue (word for word from the approved list) as a question. |
90 % The title mostly states the issue (word for word from the approved list) as a question. |
80 % The title somewhat states the issue (word for word from the approved list) as a question. |
70 % The title poorly states the issue (word for word from the approved list) as a question. |
60 % The title does not state the issue (word for word from the approved list) as a question. |
0 % There is no title. |
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Introductory paragraph
Weight 5.00% |
100 % Introductory paragraph clearly states the “for” and “against” argument and contains no opinion. |
90 % Introductory paragraph mostly states the “for” and “against” argument and/or contains no opinion. |
80 % Introductory paragraph somewhat states the “for” and “against” argument and/or contains some opinion. |
70 % Introductory paragraph weakly states the “for” and “against” argument and/or contains some opinion. |
60 % Introductory paragraph does not state the “for” and “against” argument and contains a strong opinion. |
0 % There is no introductory paragraph. |
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Number of Arguments in Favor and Cited Sources Weight 10.00% |
100 % The essay contains 3 arguments in favor of the issue. Each argument cites at least 1 source. |
90 % The essay contains 3 arguments in favor but only 2 of them cite at least 1 source. |
80 % The essay contains 2 arguments in favor of the issue and each argument cites at least 1 source, or there are 3 arguments in favor but only 1 argument cites at least 1 source. |
70 % The essay contains 1 argument in favor of the issue and cites at least 1 source, or there are 2 arguments in favor but only 1 argument cites at least 1 source. |
60 % The essay contains 1 to 3 arguments in favor of the issue but none of them cite any sources. |
0 % The essay does not contain any arguments in favor of the issue. |
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Organization of Arguments in Favor Weight 20.00% |
100 % Arguments in favor are well-explained, easy to understand, identifiable, and convincing. Similar ideas are grouped together and follow a logical order. No opinion is given. |
90 % Arguments in favor are mostly well-explained, easy to understand, identifiable, and convincing. Similar ideas are mostly grouped together and follow a logical order. No opinion is given. |
80 % Arguments in favor are somewhat well-explained, easy to understand, identifiable, and convincing. Similar ideas are somewhat grouped together and follow a logical order and/or some opinion is given. |
70 % Arguments in favor are not very clear, are challenging to understand and lack much persuasion. Similar ideas are mostly not grouped together or mostly don’t follow a logical order and/or a strong opinion is given. |
60 % Arguments in favor are unclear, almost impossible to understand and lack persuasion. Similar ideas are not grouped together or don’t follow a logical order and/or a strong opinion is given. |
0 % There are no arguments in favor. |
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Number of Arguments Against and Cited Sources Weight 10.00% |
100 % The essay contains 3 arguments against the issue. Each argument cites at least 1 source. |
90 % The essay contains 3 arguments against the issue but only 2 of them cite at least 1 source. |
80 % The essay contains 2 arguments against the issue and each argument cites at least 1 source, or there are 3 arguments in favor but only 1 argument cites at least 1 source. |
70 % The essay contains 1 argument against the issue and cites at least 1 source, or there are 2 arguments in favor but only 1 argument cites at least 1 source. |
60 % The essay contains 1 to 3 arguments against the issue but none of them cite any sources. |
0 % The essay does not contain any arguments against the issue. |
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Organization of Arguments Against
Weight 20.00% |
100 % Arguments against the issue are well-explained, easy to understand, identifiable, and convincing. Similar ideas are grouped together and follow a logical order. No opinion is given. |
90 % Arguments against the issue are mostly well-explained, easy to understand, identifiable, and convincing. Similar ideas are mostly grouped together and follow a logical order. No opinion is given. |
80 % Arguments against the issue are somewhat well-explained, easy to understand, identifiable, and convincing. Similar ideas are somewhat grouped together and follow a logical order and/or some opinion is given. |
70 % Arguments against the issue are not very clear, are challenging to understand and lack much persuasion. Similar ideas are mostly not grouped together or mostly don’t follow a logical order and/or a strong opinion is given. |
60 % Arguments against the issue unclear, almost impossible to understand and lack persuasion. Similar ideas are not grouped together or don’t follow a logical order and/or a strong opinion is given. |
0 % There are no arguments against. |
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Closing Paragraph
Weight 5.00% |
100 % Closing paragraph has a very clear opinion(s) on the topic. |
90 % Closing paragraph has a mostly clear opinion(s) on the topic. |
80 % Closing paragraph has a somewhat clear opinion(s) on the topic. |
70 % Closing paragraph has a weak opinion(s) on the topic. |
60 % Closing paragraph contains no opinion on the topic. |
0 % There is no closing paragraph. |
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Grammar, Punctuation, & Spelling
Weight 10.00% |
100 % Nearly all sentences are clear and concise with no unnecessary words. Almost no errors in grammar or spelling, capitalization or punctuation. Choice and placement of words sound natural and is easy to read. |
90 % Most sentences are mostly clear and concise with few unnecessary words. Few errors in grammar or spelling, capitalization or punctuation. Choice and placement of words mostly sounds natural and is easy to read. |
80 % Some sentences are clear and concise with some unnecessary words. Some errors in grammar or spelling, capitalization or punctuation. Choice and placement of words sometimes sounds natural and not forced and is sometimes easy to read. |
70 % Sentences lack clarity and conciseness with many unnecessary words. Many errors in grammar or spelling, capitalization or punctuation. Choice and placement of words often doesn’t sound natural or forced and is not easy to read. |
60 % Fails to provide clear, concise sentences. Full of grammar and/or spelling and punctuation errors. The paper is difficult to read. |
0 % It is not possible to understand what the reader is trying to say. |
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In-Text Citation Format (APA 6th Edition) and Quotations
Weight 3.00% |
100 % APA style in-text citations contain almost no format errors. No quotations included. Every in-text citation was listed on the References list. |
90 % APA style in-text citations contain minor format errors and/or no quotations included and/or one in-text citation was not listed on the References list. |
80 % APA style in-text citations contain moderate format errors and/or essay contains one quotation and/or some in-text citations were not listed on the References list. |
70 % APA style in-text citations contain major format errors and/or essay contains several quotations and/or many in-text citations were not listed on the References list. |
60 % In-text citations do not use APA-style and/or essay contains many quotations and/or most in-text citations were not listed on the References list. |
0 % No in-text citations used in the document and/or is full of quotations ad/or none of the in-text citations were listed on the References list. |
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Reference List Format and Number Cited in the Text (APA 6th Edition)
Weight 5.00% |
100 % Almost all of the references are in proper APA 6th edition format. All references listed are cited in the text. |
90 % The majority of references are in proper APA 6th edition format and/or one reference listed is not cited in the text. |
80 % Some of the references are in proper APA 6th edition format and/or 2 references listed are not cited in the text. |
70 % Few of the references are in proper APA 6th edition format and/or some references listed are not cited in the text. |
60 % None of the references are in proper APA 6th edition format and/or most (or none) of the references listed are not cited in the text. |
0 % There is no References list. |
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Sources Weight 5.00% |
100 % The essay contains at least 4 peer-reviewed journal articles or government report sources. |
90 % The essay contains at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles or government report sources |
80 % The essay contains at least 2 peer-reviewed journal article or government report sources. |
70 % The essay contains at least 1 peer-reviewed journal article or government report source. |
60 % The essay does not contain any peer-reviewed journal article or government report sources. |
0 % The essay contains no sources. |
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Timely Submission
Weight 5.00% |
100 % Submitted early or on-time. |
90 % Submission was up to 24 hours past the deadline. |
80 % Submission was 24 to 36 hours past the deadline. |
70 % Submission was 36 to 48 hours past the deadline. |
60 % Submission was 48 to 60 hours beyond deadline or no submission. |
0 % Submission was more than 60 hours beyond deadline or no submission. |