Arguing positions rubric kaizena
- 1. Arguing Positions Scoring Guide A Focused Presentation A Clear Position Plausible Reasons and Convincing Support Anticipating Opposing Positions and Objections Language Use Mechanics 5 àThe introduction is creative, original, appropriate, and prepares readers for the argument. àAn arguable assertion is present. àThe writer makes her/his position (thesis) unambiguous, appropriately qualified, and clearly arguable. à The plausible reasons for the writer’s position show insight into the issue. à All of the writer’s points are supported by one or more of the following: examples, explanation, authorities or anecdotes. à All of the writer’s points are thoroughly explained. à All paragraphs have strong topic sentences and are well organized. àThe writer successfully anticipates other positions on the issue. à The writer successfully addresses objections and questions readers might have about the issue. à The essay transitions successfully between argument and counterargument and/or accommodating or refuting opposing positions and objections. àThe essay is well argued and devoid of logical fallacies. The writer conveys interest, passion and engagement to the reader. The writer uses precise, expressive language, which includes appropriate rhetorical strategies. Vivid vocabulary and a compelling voice energize the topic. The essay includes a variety of sophisticated sentence structures. Sentences are free from major grammatical errors. There are no major punctuation problems and few to no typographical errors. The essay is formatted in MLA style The essay meets the assignment criteria. All references to sources are accompanied by in-‐ text citations. Quotations are used and integrated appropriately There is an accurate works cited page. 4 à The introduction uses one of the introduction methods we discussed to get started. It is well-written àAn arguable assertion is present. à The writer’s position is clear. à The plausible reasons for the writer’s position show insight into the issue. à Most of the writer’s points are supported by one or more of the following: examples, explanation, authorities or anecdotes. à Some points of the issue may lack thoroughness of explanation. àMost paragraphs have strong topic sentences and are well organized. à The writer successfully anticipates other positions on the issue. à The writer attempts to address objections and questions readers might have about the issue. àThe essay is predominantly successful in transitioning between argument and counterargument and/or accommodating or refuting opposing positions and objections. àThe essay is well argued and devoid of logical fallacies. Clear sentences and accurate vocabulary engage the readers in the topic The writer attempts to use the appropriate rhetorical strategies. The essay includes a variety of sentence structures Sentences have only a couple of major grammatical errors and no pervasive pattern of error. The essay may include some punctuation problems or typographical errors The essay is formatted in MLA style The essay meets the assignment criteria. References to sources have in-‐text citations. Quotations are used and integrated appropriately The works cited page has an error or two 3 àThe introduction gets the reader to the thesis but not with much enthusiasm. àAn arguable assertion is present. à The writer’s position is somewhat clear. à The plausible reasons for the writer’s position are present but do not show insight into the issue. à The writer’s points are inconsistently supported by one or more of the following: examples, explanations, authorities or anecdotes. àMost paragraphs have strong topic sentences and are well organized. à The writer anticipates other positions on the issue. à The writer attempts to address objections and questions readers might have about the issue. àThe essay is somewhat successful in transitioning between argument and counterargument and/or accommodating or refuting opposing positions and objections. àThe essay has a dominant argument and is devoid of logical fallacies. Sentences show mostly accurate vocabulary. This essay may contain minor problems in grammar, punctuation, or word choice, which distract the reader but do not get in the way of ideas. Sentences show some variation of structure and style. Meets some MLA criteria. The essay meets most of the essay criteria. In-‐text citations are present, but are insufficient. Most quotations are used and integrated appropriately The works cited page has errors or is missing sources
- 2. 2 àThe introduction is too short or discusses the wrong topic. à The introduction does not introduce the issue. àAn arguable assertion is present. àThe writer’s position is unclear and qualification s and/or argument are too summary-like. à The plausible reasons for the writer’s position are present but do not show insight into the issue. à The writer’s points are inconsistently supported by one or more of the following: examples, explanation, authorities or anecdotes. à Most points of the issue may lack thoroughness of explanation. à The reader is not cued with topic sentences, controlling ideas, or transitions. à The paper does not anticipate other positions on the issue. à The writer unsuccessfully attempts to address objections and questions readers might have about the issue. àThe essay is unsuccessful in transitioning between argument and counterargument and/or accommodating or refuting opposing positions and objections. àThe essay has no dominant argument and logical fallacies. Sentences are very simple, showing little to no variation in structure. The essay contains serious grammatical errors, making the essay difficult to understand at times Word choices are very repetitious or frequently inaccurate. The essay meets some of the assignment criteria. No in-‐text citations. Some quotations are used and integrated appropriately The works cited page has errors or is missing sources 1 à The introduction is inappropriat e. à The essay does not contain an introduction to the issue. àAn arguable assertion is not present. àThe writer’s position is unclear and qualification s and/or argument are not present. à The plausible reasons for the writer’s position are not present à The writer’s points are not supported by one or more of the following: examples, explanation, authorities or anecdotes. à Most points of the issue may lack thoroughness of explanation. à The reader is not cued with topic sentences, controlling ideas, or transitions. à The essay does not demonstrate an understanding of the genre. à The writer does not anticipate other positions on the issue. à The writer fails to address objections and questions readers might have about the issue. àThe essay is unsuccessful in transitioning between argument and counterargument and/or accommodating or refuting opposing positions and objections. àThe essay has no dominant argument and logical fallacies. à No logical plan is apparent. Errors in grammar, spelling, or misused vocabulary seriously impede comprehension. The essay does not meet the assignment criteria. No in-‐text citations. Quotations are not used or integrated appropriately There is no works cited page