Rubric for Project II--Argument Paper due 3/8/12

Project II—Argument Paper- Rubric

Conventions of an Argument Paper
• An appropriate topic (note: arguable topics allow people to possess difference opinions on the topic though they must share at least one point of disagreement. Non-arguable topics are based on personal taste or preference, or they cannot be resolved with reasons appropriate for an academic context.)
• A clear position. In academic writing, the stance is usually laid out in a thesis, though not always.
• A set of reasons stating why the writer’s position is valid.
• Evidence used to support the reasons. The evidence should be appropriate for the audience and context.
• Awareness of opposing viewpoints. These opposing viewpoints can be responded to in multiple ways: acknowledgement, accommodation and refutation.
______ out of 50 points-- criteria for the Argument Paper, Project II:

___out of 5 for a clear statement of your position and for references from at least 3 sources with Works Cited page included;
___out of 10 for detailed, complex presentation of issues affecting your position (with specific references to the positions argued by various "sides")
___out of 10 for a series of logical claims or points to justify your position;
___ out of 10 for overt connections between claims and support;
___out of 10 for presentation and refutation of relevant counterarguments (replies to the other side's arguments);
___ out of 5 a) clear, logical organization including effective use of paragraphing,effective use of quotation and sentences relatively free from errors.

_____ out of 10 points Argument Essay Requirements:
· 1000 word minimum.
· Works Cited page attached with correct MLA citations.
· Due Thursday, March 8, 2012 at noon to Gotprofkiefer@gmail.com via .doc or .docx attachment
_____out of 40 points Kean University English Composition Grading PoliciesWriting assignments are evaluated according to
____out of 10 points clarity of focus;
____out of 10 points quality of development;
____out of 10 points effectiveness of organization;____out of 10 points correctness of mechanics (grammar, spelling, punctuation).

_____out of 100 Total Points