Write an argumentative or persuasive essay focusing on the topic you chose earlier in the quarter.

2019/6/3 Final Paper Instructions

https://egator.greenriver.edu/courses/1764759/assignments/15342944 1/4

Argumentative Research Paper with Citation Rubric 2 (1)

Write an argumentative or persuasive essay focusing on the topic you chose earlier in the quarter. It is recommended that you formulate your argument using one of the argumentative modes we will study in class: Argument of Fact, Argument of Definition, Evaluative Argument, Causal Argument, or Proposal Argument.  

 Essentials:

Make sure your argument; however it is structured, has a clear claim (or thesis). By now you are aware that where this appears can depend on purpose and other factors. Make sure your argument can be “plugged­in” perfectly to the Toulmin Model. Understand the roles that your claim, reasons, evidence, and warrant play in the shaping of your argument. You will be required to illustrate this relationship in your proposal. Consider the rhetorical strategies that are appropriate for use in this essay. What appeals might work?  Pathos? Ethos? Logos? Perhaps a combination of the three? It’s up to you to decide. Using the databases and techniques demonstrated to you in the library, as well as information gathered from printed materials, back up or enhance your evidence with reliable sources. You should know your way around some of these by now. For more help consult myself or a librarian. Use a grammar reference book or internet reseources for any grammar trouble spots. It is strongly recommended that you carefully reread EAA’s “Guide” (also in your particular argument’s “yellow pages”) for more detailed and specific pointers before embarking on any of the steps above. This paper will require you to use at least five reputable sources cited MLA or APA style. This is “the big paper” of the class. The finished product should be 6­8 pages long (if you have done Essay # 2 separately) or .8­10 pages long (if you have not done Essay # 2 separately).

See Attached Rubric for Scoring Criteria 

DUE DATES: you will need to submit 4-6 pages of this essay on May 21 for peer-editing

2019/6/3 Final Paper Instructions

https://egator.greenriver.edu/courses/1764759/assignments/15342944 2/4

标准 等级 得分

50.0 分  

50.0 分  

30.0 分  

Content (Thesis clarity, purpose, logic, and critical thinking)

50.0 得分 The thesis is brilliantly worded and articulate. There is great focus to this essay and the writer’s in­ depth and sound critical thinking is on full display.

47.0 得分 Thesis is strong and skillfully placed, and most or all of the ideas connected to it are sound and logical.

42.0 得分 Thesis needs a little sharpening and/or better placement. There may also be some ideas expressed that need more focus and/or critical thinking. Writer may stray to far off­topic once or twice

38.0 得分 Thesis is vague and not entirely clear and might be hard to identify. A fair amount of content strays from the thesis or purpose of the essay and some logical fallacies are present.

35.0 得分 Writer has not properly addressed the writing prompt and are not making his or her main point clearly.

0.0 得分 Let’s discuss.

Development (Support, evidence, and details)

50.0 得分 Great support and plenty of it!

46.0 得分 There is solid evidence here, but it could use a bit more depth , elaboration, or specific textual referencing in one or two areas.

42.0 得分 One or two ideas could use some more backup, context, or detail. The text being analyzed is referenced, but not sufficiently or specifically enough.

38.0 得分 Skimpy. The writer needs to elaborate and say much more.

35.0 得分 There is barely any substantial or relevant support here.

0.0 得分 Let’s discuss.

Organization (Paragraph structure, transitions, and “flow”)

30.0 得分 Great Flow

27.0 得分 The paragraphs are well organized and are largely connected by effective transitions. However, one or two paragraphs may need break up or expansion.

24.0 得分 Organized, but a bit choppy at times. One or two paragraphs may lack a clear topic sentence. Some paragraphs may need to be expanded or broken up into smaller ones.

22.0 得分 The sequence of ideas is disjointed and scattershot. Transitions needed to connect the ideas more fluidly. General paragraph structure may also need serious revision.

0.0 得分 Let’s discuss.

2019/6/3 Final Paper Instructions

https://egator.greenriver.edu/courses/1764759/assignments/15342944 3/4

标准 等级 得分

20.0 分  

20.0 分  

Voice (Language, diction, audience awareness, and creativity)

20.0 得分 Writer demonstrates facility and style with prose whilst maintaining an academic or scholarly tone. Appropriate point of view are employed and first or second person are avoided.

18.0 得分 The writer uses words and phrases that effectively convey the ideas expressed in the text. There may be an occasional passage that could use more sophisticated or audience­appropriate language. A lapse into first person voice may also throw things off.

15.0 得分 The writer needs to stretch out with more sophisticated wording or phrasing. Use of first or second person or language that is too informal for the purposes of the essay may also be prevalent.

5.0 得分 The writer is using wording or phrasing that is not fitting for a college level paper.

Citation and Source Integration (Quality of sources, source synthesis, and MLA formatting)

20.0 得分 Required number of sources is cited correctly and sources are fluidly woven into text. In­text citations are complete and formatted correctly. The Works Cited page (if required) is on its own separate page and formatted correctly.

18.0 得分 The required number of sources is cited correctly. A few errors that are common with less seasoned research writers may be present. One or two in­text citations could use more context or synthesis. Works Cited page may have a few formatting errors.

15.0 得分 Sources were employed but required amount of them are not here or improperly cited. Citations are not adequately synthesized and may be “air­ dropped” into the text. Numerous formatting errors in the in­text citations and Works Cited page are present.

0.0 得分 Let’s discuss

2019/6/3 Final Paper Instructions

https://egator.greenriver.edu/courses/1764759/assignments/15342944 4/4

总得分： 200.0 ，满分 200.0

标准 等级 得分

30.0 分  

Convention (Grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence fluency, and essay formatting)

30.0 得分 Impeccable: Grammar, mechanics, spelling, punctuation, and essay formatting are free of errors.

27.0 得分 The essay is largely free of grammatical or formatting errors save for one or two that could easily be corrected with one a more careful proofread.

25.0 得分 The writer largely avoids serious grammar or formatting errors but a few recurring error patterns that are common in emerging college­ level essay­ writers are present.

22.0 得分 Though the ideas in this text are largely comprehensible, numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and formatting are a major distraction and/or occasionally compromise the clarity of the prose.

15.0 得分 There are some serious writing deficits on display here. The writer needs to address these areas in which he or she is struggling. It is recommended that he or she consult a writing handbook frequently and seek help from the Writing Center or other academic support resources.

0.0 得分 Let’s discuss.