| Counter Argument Evaluation |
| English 112 |
| Name: |
| | Criteria | | Points Earned | Points Possible | Percent Grade | Comments |
| I. | Introduction/Purpose/Focus/Clarity | | | 15 |
| | Identifies specific issue (shows claim) that is arguable and debatable |
| | Clear sense of purpose and audience |
| | No digression from topic |
| | Media-based does not omit important information |
| | Media-based draws audience into presentation |
| II. | Organization/Coherence | | | 20 |
| | Logical and clear progression |
| | Appropriate to claim development |
| | Successful transitional/cohesive devices |
| | Uses main and subordinate ideas |
| | Acknowledges opposing views of the claim |
| | Introduction and conclusion effectively related to whole |
| | Media graphics assist and enhance overall argument |
| | Media-based is visually appealing and contributes to message |
| III. | Style/Writing Conventions | | | 15 |
| | Clarity and command of academic writing conventions |
| | Error frequency and/or type does not distract from the overall effectiveness |
| | Few errors in grammar and mechanics |
| | Accurate word choice |
| | Media text is appropriate to the length and target audience |
| IV. | Critical Thinking | | | 20 |
| | Essay effectively addresses diverse audience |
| | Effectively addresses most significant viewpoints |
| | Synthesis of ideas competently conveyed |
| V. | References | | | 20 |
| | Sources not merely present, but contribute to the writer's purpose/focus |
| | Sources presented in such a way as to represent others' intellectual property accurately, fairly, appropriately and consistently |
| | Sources follow MLA or APA style of documentation consistently |
| VI. | Meets Criteria of Assignment | | | 10 |
| | Meets MLA or APA format guidelines; or media presentation concepts |
| | Meets assignment criteria, 250-500 words |
| VII. | Total | | 0 | 100 | 0% |
| NOTE: The project will not be accepted if the number and type of sources are incorrect, if the length does not meet minimum standards, and if there are no in-text citations or Works Cited/Reference page. |
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