Feb+26+Essay+Assessment


 * ||  || Rubric for the Assessment of the Argumentative Essay ||   ||   ||
 * || 4 || **3 ** || **2 ** || **1 ** || ||  ||
 * **INTRODUCTION **

 Background/History

 Define the Problem

 Thesis Statement ||  [|Well] developed introductory paragraph contains detailed background information, a clear explanation or definition of the problem, and a thesis statement. || Introductory paragraph contains some background information and states the problem, but does not explain using details. States the thesis of the paper. || Introduction states the thesis but does not adequately explain the background of the problem. The problem is stated, but lacks detail. || Thesis and/or problem is vague or unclear.

Background details are a seemingly random collection of information, unclear, or not related to the topic. ||  ||
 * **CONCLUSION ** || Conclusion summarizes the main topics without repeating previous sentences; writer's opinions and suggestions for change are logical and well thought out. || Conclusion summarizes main topics. Some suggestions for change are evident. || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Conclusion summarizes main topics, but is repetitive. No suggestions for change and/or opinions are included. || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Conclusion does not adequately summarize the main points. No suggestions for change or opinions are included. ||  ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">MAIN POINTS **

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Body Paragraphs

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;"> Refutation || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Three or more main points are well developed with supporting details. Refutation paragraph acknowledges the opposing view, and summarizes their main points. || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Three or more main points are present but may lack detail and development in one or two. Refutation paragraph acknowledges the opposing view, but doesn't summarize points. || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Three or more main points, but all lack development. Refutation paragraph missing and/or vague. || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Less than three main points, with poor development of ideas. Refutation missing or vague. ||  ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">SENTENCE ****<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">PRECISION ****<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">/ __#|REGISTER__ **

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Sentence Clarity || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">The writer treats the subject seriously using formal language. All sentences are complete, accurate, and clear; the writer controls the point of view appropriately. || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">The writer uses some informal language and slang. Most sentences are complete, accurate and clear; there is an occasional use of "you" in the essay, indicating a lack of revision or control. || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Some unclear or confused sentences; the writer shifts person throughout the essay or uses "you" and "I" frequently. || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Many unclear or incomplete sentences. ||  ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">MECHANICS **

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Punctuation and spelling are correct. || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Sentence structure is generally correct. Some awkward sentences do appear. There are one or two errors in punctuation and/or spelling. || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Work contains structural weaknesses and grammatical errors. There are three or four errors in punctuation and/or spelling. || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10px;">Work contains multiple incorrect sentence structures. There are four or more errors in punctuation and/or spelling. ||  ||   ||