Sunday, December 9, 2012

Classical Argument Evaluation


Evaluation of Essay 3 (Classical Argument)

Essayist:__________________________

Title:  Does your title forecast the issue or problem your essay e amines and make  readers want to read on?

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____



Introduction:  Engaging and compelling? 

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____


Background?  Is this background clear and complete?  Does it set up the reason for the argument?

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____


Argument: 

Did the author include a clear point and argument supporting that point? 

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Are there 2-3 quotes per paragraph that support the author’s argument?

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____


Counter-argument:  Does the author include a counter-argument that acts as a “nod” to the other side of the argument? 


 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____



Rebuttal:  Does the author then rebut (or counter the counterargument) with strong, convincing argument?


 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____






Conclusion:   Is it stylized?  Does it end profoundly?

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Mechanics and Style:

Does the author provide enough transitions to help the reader see how points are connected?


 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____


Are there enough Level #1 examples to illustrate and support your ideas (facts, quotations, statistics, anecdotes from your own experiences. . .).

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Style:  Is there a sense of voice in this writing?  Is there a personality behind the writer, or, does this read like textbook writing?

 Exceptional_______              Proficient__   _____                Needs Work__ ____

The author's writing demonstrates careful editing with attention to stylistic choices such as use of strong verbs, use of attributive tags, strategic use of punctuation and unified paragraphs.  Writer uses logos, pathos, and ethos to give their writing depth.

 Exceptional_______              Proficient___   _____              Needs Work_

Careful use of attributive tags and in-text citations: 

Does the author introduce borrowed words or ideas by using attributive tags?  Are all borrowed words and facts noted with in-text citations with the page number? 


 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____



Works Cited: 


a.        Is it in proper format? 

Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____


b.       Is the text hanging? 

Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____


c.        Is it in alphabetical order?

Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____



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