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Submit the final draft of your argument essay here. Files should be in .docx or .pdf format. |
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Rubric Name: Argument Research Essay w visual 2022
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Excellent
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Acceptable
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Needs improvement
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Does not meet standards
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Failing
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Criterion Score
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Thesis, Analysis & Focus
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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7.5 points
Essay fails to communicate a coherent claim or viewpoint.
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Score of Thesis, Analysis & Focus,
/ 25 |
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Context & Viewpoints
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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.
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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.
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9.75 points
Lacks a strong awareness of context, assumptions and opposing views. struggles to articulate and refute opposing views.
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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.
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6 points
stylistic problems make for difficult or uncomfortable reading
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Score of Context & Viewpoints,
/ 15.000001 |
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Sources and Evidence
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20 points
Demonstrates skillful use of credible and relevant sources. Quotations are well integrated and effective in supporting the thesis.
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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.
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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.
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8 points
Does not use credible, relevant sources in a way that supports the thesis. Quotations are absent or are not well integrated.
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0 points
No apparent attempt to document sources. Plagiarized content.
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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
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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.
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9.75 points
Ideas are choppy / wandering paragraphs / lacks transitions and topic sentences
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6 points
poor organization detracts from ideas / difficult to follow
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6 points
disorganized / random
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Score of grid.row2.label,
/ 15.000001 |
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Grammar & Mechanics
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10 points
Prose is fluent and graceful. Voice is suitable to the audience and purpose
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8 points
Prose is acceptable. May contain a few minor grammar or usage errors. Voice is suitable to the audience and purpose
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6.5 points
Several errors in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, usage. Voice may not be suitable for the audience and purpose.
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4 points
Grammar is not up to college standards. Remediation required.
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4 points
severe grammatical problems. lacks mastery of English.
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Score of Grammar & Mechanics,
/ 10 |
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Documentation
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10 points
MLA format and citations are implemented correctly.
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8 points
MLA format and citations contain a few minor errors.
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6.5 points
MLA format / citations are incomplete and/or not formatted correctly. In-text citations may not match the corresponding works cited entry.
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4 points
Demonstrates inability to cite sources.
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0 points
No attempt to cite sources in MLA style.
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Score of Documentation,
/ 10 |
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Visual Elements
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5 points
Relevant and engaging visual elements.Images are well integrated.
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4 points
Use of images is acceptable, but the choice of image or it’s integration into the essay needs improvement
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3.25 points
Images lack relevance and/or are not integrated into the argument.
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2 points
Images are disconnected from the ideas of the essay. Images may be difficult to see or understand.
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0 points
No visual elements included in the essay
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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