Rubric for Project 1: Evaluating an Argument in Context
Peer Reviewer:___________________________________
Introduction (3 points)
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Leads the reader into the topic. General to narrow. |
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Introduces Carey, his text, purpose, and main argument clearly. |
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Have a clear and thoughtful thesis that identifies important claims, highlight several strategies at play, and evaluate the effectiveness of those strategies. |
Body: Analysis (10 points)
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Have well organized, discussion paragraphs that center on a specific, clearly stated evaluative claim (your claim/topic sentence) about a specific strategy. |
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Have specific, well-chosen examples from the text that are relevant to the claim being made in each paragraph. |
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Uses quotes to serve as demonstrative support/evidence of your claim |
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Have thoughtful analysis of how and why each example of the text potentially affects the intended audience. (Consider why Carey would use the strategy you are highlighting) |
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“Conclude” and transition each body paragraph individually to create a cohesive paper. |
Conclusion (3 points)
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Conclude in a cohesive manner, returning to the larger topic. |
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Acknowledge the work you have just done. Remind the audience of main claim, both yours and Carey’s. |
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Addresses the “big picture,” answers the “So What?” question. Leave the reading with a final, compelling statement. |
Organization (2 points)
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Organize body paragraphs around a central topic sentence that signals to the reader what that paragraph will be about. (These are your evaluative subclaims) |
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Transitions between paragraphs smoothly, leading the reader to the next paragraph. Where have you come from, and where are you taking us? |
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Paper as a whole is generally well organized, cohesive, and academic. |
Mechanics (2 points)
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Proper MLA format (margins, line spacing, font, use of citation, Works Cited) |
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Errors or typos (do not interfere with readability or are in abundance) |
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Sentence structure and word choice does not affect readability/meaning. |
Total – 20 points
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