Argument paper

COMM 180 Paper Rubric

Category Scoring Criteria Total points

Score

Organization (6 points)

Information is presented in a logical sequence 2

Paper is cohesively written with an introduction, transitions, sub headings, and a conclusion.

2

Paper contains well-developed paragraphs 2

Content (19 points)

Clear thesis statement declaring the writer’s position

5

Provides strong arguments for position 5

Research integrated into the paper to support the claims being made (articles are not just

summarized)

5

Provides examples, statistics, testimony, etc. in addition to research.

Rebuttal/counterargument

4

Mechanics (15 points)

Proper APA header (document) 2

Proper APA in-text citations 2

Proper APA bibliography (reference page) 3

Correct number of sources used (per assignment prompt)

2

College level/ academic writing skills: grammar, punctuation, sentence structure

5

Paper length meets the assignment requirement 1

Score Total Points 40