Argumentative Writing

Argumentative Essay Grading Rubric

General Characteristics ​___/25

Does the essay meet basic assignment guidelines ​NO​SOMEWHAT​YES

(length, format, etc.) ​

Does the essay describe a current social controversy ​NO​SOMEWHAT​YES

in a knowledgeable way? ​

Does the essay include a proposition/topic sentence that ​NO​SOMEWHAT​YES

asserts a position on the topic? ​

Does the essay use research to develop support ​NO​SOMEWHAT​YES

for the proposition?

Quality of Argument ​___/50

Does the essay develop a proposition that is ​NO​SOMEWHAT​YES​

“reasonable” given the controversy? ​

Does the essay develop “good reasons” ​NO​SOMEWHAT​YES

to support the proposition? ​ ​

Are the evidence and claims the author utilizes ​NO​SOMEWHAT​YES

connected by sound warrants? ​

Does the author anticipate central challenges ​NO​SOMEWHAT​YES

to her interpretation? ​

Quality of Research ​___/50

Does the author demonstrate an in-depth knowledge​ NO​SOMEWHAT​YES

of the topic? ​

Does the essay contain a reference page ​NO​SOMEWHAT​YES

with 10 qualified sources? ​

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Are references cited in appropriate parenthetical style ​NO​SOMEWHAT​YES

(or, are footnotes used appropriately)? ​

Style and Mechanics ​___/25

Does the paper appear to accurately rely on ​NO​SOMEWHAT​YES

on argumentation concepts and processes? ​

Does the essay reflect sound grammar, spelling, ​NO​SOMEWHAT​YES

and punctuation? ​

Are citations appropriately cited in MLA, APA​ NO​SOMEWHAT​YES

or Chicago? ​

Total: ​___/150