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Rubric Name: Argument Research Essay w visual 2022
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Criteria
Excellent
Acceptable
Needs improvement
Does not meet standards
Failing
Criterion Score
Thesis, Analysis & Focus
25 points
The essay makes a clear and debatable claim that is interesting and takes into account the complexities of the issue. The essay remains focused on the claim throughout the essay. Excellent use of logic.
20 points
The essay makes a clear and debatable claim, but the claim is routine or uninspired. The essay ignores some of the complexities of the issue. Logic is acceptable.
16.25 points
The claim is vague, obvious or simplistic. Ideas are routine and avoid the complexities of the issue. Demonstrates a limited understanding of the topic. Includes logical errors or fallacies.
10 points
Thesis is confusing, contradictory or not-debatable. The ideas throughout the essay are often difficult to follow and demonstrate poor reasoning. Demonstrates little understanding of the topic.
7.5 points
Essay fails to communicate a coherent claim or viewpoint.
Score of Thesis, Analysis & Focus,
/ 25
Context & Viewpoints
15.000001 points
Demonstrates an excellent awareness of context, assumptions and opposing viewpoints. Accurately conveys context and viewpoints in a way that strengthens the argument.
12 points
Demonstrates a limited awareness of context and assumptions. Overlooks important contextual information that may help or hinder the argument. Shows limited understanding of opposing views.
9.75 points
Lacks a strong awareness of context, assumptions and opposing views. struggles to articulate and refute opposing views.
6 points
Little or no awareness of the context in which the debate occurs. Ideas are isolated from actual debates and views held on the topic.
6 points
stylistic problems make for difficult or uncomfortable reading
Score of Context & Viewpoints,
/ 15.000001
Sources and Evidence
20 points
Demonstrates skillful use of credible and relevant sources. Quotations are well integrated and effective in supporting the thesis.
16 points
Demonstrates acceptable use of relevant sources but some sources may lack credibility. Use of quotations is acceptable but some quotations may be poorly chosen or poorly integrated.
13 points
Demonstrates an attempt to use sources, but some sources are not relevant. Quotations are poorly integrated and may be irrelevant to the topic. May include incidental plagiarism.
8 points
Does not use credible, relevant sources in a way that supports the thesis. Quotations are absent or are not well integrated.
0 points
No apparent attempt to document sources. Plagiarized content.
Score of Sources and Evidence,
/ 20
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15.000001 points
Excellent organization. Strong introduction. Paragraphs are well constructed and effectively lead the reader through the argument. Excellent use of transitions and topic sentences
12 points
Organization is acceptable, but could use improvement. Use of Transitions and topic sentences is inconsistent. Some paragraphs may be too long, misplaced or drift off topic.
9.75 points
Ideas are choppy / wandering paragraphs / lacks transitions and topic sentences
6 points
poor organization detracts from ideas / difficult to follow
6 points
disorganized / random
Score of grid.row2.label,
/ 15.000001
Grammar & Mechanics
10 points
Prose is fluent and graceful. Voice is suitable to the audience and purpose
8 points
Prose is acceptable. May contain a few minor grammar or usage errors. Voice is suitable to the audience and purpose
6.5 points
Several errors in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, usage. Voice may not be suitable for the audience and purpose.
4 points
Grammar is not up to college standards. Remediation required.
4 points
severe grammatical problems. lacks mastery of English.
Score of Grammar & Mechanics,
/ 10
Documentation
10 points
MLA format and citations are implemented correctly.
8 points
MLA format and citations contain a few minor errors.
6.5 points
MLA format / citations are incomplete and/or not formatted correctly. In-text citations may not match the corresponding works cited entry.
4 points
Demonstrates inability to cite sources.
0 points
No attempt to cite sources in MLA style.
Score of Documentation,
/ 10
Visual Elements
5 points
Relevant and engaging visual elements.Images are well integrated.
4 points
Use of images is acceptable, but the choice of image or it’s integration into the essay needs improvement
3.25 points
Images lack relevance and/or are not integrated into the argument.
2 points
Images are disconnected from the ideas of the essay. Images may be difficult to see or understand.
0 points
No visual elements included in the essay
Score of Visual Elements,
/ 5
Total
Score of Argument Research Essay w visual 2022,
/ 100.000002
Overall Score
Excellent
90 points minimum
Acceptable
72.5 points minimum
Needs improvement
52.5 points minimum
Does not meet standards
31.75 points minimum
