Measure Your Learning:

The Writing Rubric

Focused Argument

• Set up and stick to a clear argument that supports the claims -- and also shows that you understand that there are other possible arguments on the topic.

Organization & Coherence

• Introduce the claim clearly and provide a conclusion that follows from and supports your argument.

• Inspire readers to care about your argument with an engaging introduction and conclusion.

More Organization & Coherence

• Organize reasons and evidence logically.

• Use words and phrases to guide your reader smoothly through your argument.

Command of Evidence

• Provide several good reasons backed up by accurate, relevant, supporting evidence from the texts to develop the overall argument.

Counterclaims

• Explain obvious counterclaims fairly with relevant evidence, but...

• Explain why the counterclaim is weaker than your claim.
• For a quick explanation click on Counterclaim

Conventions

• Use formal, objective style: Academic Style Explainer

• Show that you have control of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation. 

Measure Your Learning:

The Writing Rubric