Argument Analysis Rubric (Unit 1)
An “A” Paper:
· Contains an effective thesis statement that makes an arguable claim about the effect of the argument’s rhetorical devices on its purpose for its audience.
· Consistently supports the thesis throughout the paper with supporting arguable claims backed by textual evidence.
· Maintains a tone appropriate for a general academic audience.
· Meets the 4 – 6 page length requirement.
· Contains a “Work Cited” page with any appropriate sources included in MLA format.
· Is virtually free of errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, usage, etc.
A “B” Paper:
· Contains a strong thesis statement that evaluates the chosen argument’s effectiveness.
· Supports the thesis throughout the paper by offering textual evidence.
· Generally maintains a tone appropriate for a general academic audience.
· Meets the 4 – 6 page length requirement.
· Contains a “Work Cited” page with all appropriate sources included in MLA format.
· Contains few errors in spelling, grammar, etc.
A “C” Paper:
· Contains a thesis statement that evaluates the argument.
· Supports the thesis in most of the paper by offering some textual evidence; may include more summary than is necessary.
· Contains lapses in tone.
· Meets the 4 – 6 page length requirement.
· Contains a “Work(s) Cited” page with all appropriate sources included in correct MLA format.
· Contains some errors in spelling, grammar, etc.; at times, these errors can be confusing.
A “D” Paper:
· Contains no apparent thesis statement or a thesis statement that does not match the rest of the paper.
· Fails to adequately support the thesis statement by using non-specific evidence or insufficient evidence.
· Contains more summary than analysis.
· Is written in a tone inappropriate for a general academic audience.
· Fails to meet the page requirement.
· Contains errors in citation and documentation.
· Contains significant errors in spelling, grammar, etc.
An “F” Paper:
· Fails to meet minimum requirements.
· Plagiarizes.
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