How Global Warming works and affects the climate and dangers human health?

English Argument and Research Rubric

Criteria Unacceptable (0-7) Developing (8-13) Average (14-15) Good (16-17) Exemplary (18-20)

Topic/ Thesis/ Content

Lacks a debatable and solid assertion. Topic is inappropriate for the assignment. Represents a random collection of information; no recognition of the opposition.

A debatable claim is not evident. Analysis is vague, not clear, and/or the paragraphs are not well developed. Reader is confused or may be misinformed. Topic may be inappropriate and/or may not adhere to the assignment’s requirements.

Thesis is focused on an appropriate topic and is adequately stated. Essay’s purpose is evident, and paragraphs are well developed. Information supports an argument but sometimes may drift off point or discussion of the opposition may be dismissive. Analysis rudimentary. Content indicates thinking and reasoning applied with original thoughts on a few ideas.

A solid assertion is logically and effectively stated and developed. Information is reasonable support for an argument and displays evidence of basic analysis of a topic. Content indicates original thinking and develops ideas with sufficient and firm evidence.

Creatively, clearly, and logically states and develops its claim. Presents clear, logical, and interesting ideas. Balanced presentation of relevant and legitimate information that shows a reasoned in- depth analysis that recognizes the complexity of a topic. Content indicates synthesis of ideas, in- depth analysis and evidence of original thought and support of the topic.

Logic

Paper contains poor logical development of ideas, many non-sequiturs; lacks analysis of topic; larger sections of paper lack organization; paper shows no attempt to compare/contrast ideas. Organization of ideas and relationship among paragraphs is lacking, imprecise, illogical

Paper’s logical development muddies analysis; paper’s ideas do not show strong or consistent connection to thesis; comparisons/contrasts are mostly missing and poorly executed; organization of ideas and relationship among paragraphs is often ambiguous and illogical

Logical connectives/connections are missing from several paragraphs; some ideas do not relate to thesis; comparisons/contrasts are not fleshed out fully and/or are not always systematically analyzed; analysis is uneven; paper omits development of 1 or more thesis points. Organization of ideas and relationship among paragraphs is sometimes ambiguous and illogical

Writing shows minor and infrequent gaps in logic; connections between ideas mostly good; almost all ideas relate back to thesis; almost all comparisons/contrasts are fully and systematically analyzed; organization of ideas and relationship among paragraphs is mostly transparent and logical

Writing shows excellent use of logical connectives and subordination of ideas; all ideas relate to thesis; plot summary subordinated to analysis; ideas flow from one to the next; comparisons/contrasts are clearly articulated, systematically analyzed; organization of ideas and relationship among paragraphs is logical and transparent

Development/Organization Ideas are illogically organized. The reader cannot identify a line of reasoning and loses interest.

The writing is not logically organized. Frequently, ideas fail to make sense together. Lacks transitions or transitions may be trite.

The writing is arranged logically and uses suitable transitions, although occasionally ideas may fail to make sense together; however, the reader is clear about what the writer intends.

Ideas are arranged logically and clearly linked to each other to support the argument so the reader can follow the line of reasoning. Consistently employs fitting transitions.

The ideas are arranged logically to support the argument. They flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other. The reader can follow the line of reasoning. Uses unique but appropriate transitions.

Use and Quality of Sources/ MLA Documentation

References are missing or incorrectly used. There are virtually no sources that are professionally reliable. The reader doubts the value of the material. Information is cited to the wrong source or is plagiarized. No adherence to MLA guidelines. No Work Cited page.

References are seldom cited to support statements. Attribution and quotation marks are missing where required. Many of the sources are questionable, do not follow the assignment’s requirements, or are incorrectly used. The reader questions the value of the material. Inaccurate Work Cited page. Lack of adherence to MLA guidelines undermines integrity of essay.

Attribution usually given, but some statements may be improperly cited causing confusion about the source of some information and ideas. Some of the references are from sources that are not peer- reviewed and have uncertain reliability. The reader doubts the accuracy of some of the material presented. Work/s Cited may contain inaccuracies, which do not compromise the integrity of essay.

Peer-reviewed sources that support claims are present and attribution is, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. Consistent adherence to MLA guidelines; accurate Works Cited page.

Compelling evidence from professionally (peer-reviewed) legitimate sources supports claims. Attribution is clear. The reader is confident that the information and ideas can be trusted. Consistent adherence to MLA guidelines; accurate Work Cited page.

Grammar/ Mechanics Contains errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar that interfere with understanding.

Contains distracting errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar that reduce understanding.

Contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Contains infrequent errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.

Writing is free from distracting errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.