ENGL 101
CAUSE AND EFFECT T AOULMIN RGUMENT THESIS/OUTLINE GRADING RUBRIC
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not present
Development:
Thesis Statement
5 points
Thesis has a strong debatable
argument claim that provides
a clear cause and effect
relationship.
4 points
Thesis could be stronger for a
cause and effect argument.
The claim does not provide a
clear cause and effect
relationship.
1 to 3 points
Thesis statement is present but
it does not make a debatable
claim and/or does not show a
cause and effect relationship.
0 points
Thesis statement is not
included.
Development:
Support
Development
5 points
Integrates a total of at least 6
quotes, summaries, and/or
paraphrases from at least 3
credible sources. Supportive
information is strong and
addresses writing focus.
Presents evidence of
opposing arguments.
4 points
Integrates a total of at least 4
quotes, summaries, and/or
paraphrases from credible
sources. Supportive
information needs
strengthening or does not
address writing focus.
Presents evidence of opposing
arguments.
1 to 3 points
Integrates a total of at least 2
quotes, summaries, and/or
paraphrases from outside
source(s). Supportive
information is missing some
essentials. May or may not
present evidence of opposing
arguments.
0 points
Required supportive
information is missing.
Structure 30%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not present
Format:
