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English 2 Grading Rubric:

Argumentative Research Essay
Response to Prompt
Powerful compelling work that makes the issue engaging and relevant.

Fall 2010

Description Superior 90-100% A

Superior writing but may have minor flaws. Wow factor A-ha moment

Use of Sources
Creatively, powerfully, and insightfully utilizes and integrates sources. Demonstrates a deep understanding of a variety of sources. Authors voice in clear command over that of sources. Sources support and connect to issue and argument. Uses a variety of sources as well as those of different viewpoints. Authors voice clearly present. Utilizes at least eight reliable outside sources that pertain to the issue and argument. Incorporates two essays from World. Equal balance between source material and authors voice. Utilizes irrelevant sources. Does not relate sources to issue and/or argument. Source ideas and quotes outnumber authors voice. Lacks adequate sources or is comprised mostly of source material.

Clarity/Quality of Thought
Elevated ideas/thinking that connects main points in a fluid logical sequence. Convinces reader of position on issue.

Organization & Development

Effectively organized and developed. Provides thought provoking transitions between ideas. Organization clearly supports development of ideas.

Syntax, Command of Language

Sophisticated fluent style marked by syntactic variety and clear command of language

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics

Generally free from errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics.

MLA
Accurate, appropriate, and effective usage and format of intext citations and Works Cited per MLA guidelines. Correct format and accurate usage of in-text citations and Works Cited per MLA guidelines. Few errors in format and usage of in-text citations and Works Cited per MLA guidelines. Numerous errors in format and/or ineffective usage of in-text citation and Works Cited per MLA guidelines. Major error or absence of in-text citations and/or Works Cited.

Strong 80-89% B

Clear competence. Some errors but not serious enough to distract reader. Competent writing, perhaps marginally so. Some errors distract reader, but do not obscure meaning. Developing competence. Flawed in some significant ways.

Satisfactory 70-79% C

Explores an issue and creates a clear argument in relation to the issue. Utilizes research to support argument. Identifies an issue. Has a position on the issue. Contains research and formatting that meets min. requirements. Doesnt take a clear stance on the issue identified.

Effectively explains how reasons and evidence support argument.

Some syntactic variety and facility in the use of language

Few errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Position supported with reasons and evidence. Demonstrates marginal critical thinking skills. Makes some logical connections in analysis. Lacks focus. Makes few if any connections.

Inadequate 60-69% D

Basic essay organization. Includes introduction and conclusion. Makes connections between ideas. Develops ideas. Jumps from point to point. Unclear organizational pattern. Transitions are awkward/ Lacks basic organization and/or development.

Basic control of syntax and use of language.

Occasional major or frequent minor errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Limited control of syntax, vocabulary, and use of language.

Accumulation of errors in grammar, usage, mechanics that frequently interfere with meaning. Marred by frequent and serious errors in grammar and usage that severely interfere with meaning.

Very Weak 59% and Below F

A very weak essay. Is seriously flawed.

Does not identify an issue. Does not present an argument.

Unfocused, illogical, and incoherent.

Lacks basic control of syntax, vocabulary, and use of language.