week7_gradingrubricforargumentativeessay.docx
Week 7 – Grading Rubric for Argumentative Essay
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Content and Development – 55 Points
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Points Earned – 55/55
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All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. To note:
· The essay is at least 1,000+ words
· The essay is written in the argumentative rhetorical mode
· The essay contains a precise, pertinent, and persuasive thesis
· The essay contains a variety of kinds of evidence/support for its argument
· The essay makes effective use of descriptive language if/when appropriate
· Inter- and intra-paragraph content is effectively organized (spatially, temporally, logically, or by order of importance) and makes use of topic sentences and appropriate transitional expressions
· The introduction and conclusion are engaging, cohesive, and appropriate to their position in the essay
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The essay has been submitted to Turnitin.
A paragraph of self-reflection accompanies the essay.
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Readability and Style – 10 Points
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Points Earned – 10/10
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The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
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Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
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Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied syntax.
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Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
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Mechanics – 10 Points
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Points Earned – 10/10
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Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
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Mechanics are accurate.
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Spelling is correct.
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Total – 75 Points
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Points Earned – 75/75
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Overall Comments:
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