Rubric for the persuasive essay

Persuasive Essay – CLU3M ISU

Student name:

Required Elements: Yes No

Minimum of 5 pages

Has the MLA style been used for footnotes/endnotes and the works cited page

Has a works cited page been submitted

If no, this essay will not

be marked as it will be

considered plagiarized

Persuasive Essay Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Level R

Introductory paragraph – clear and concise opening, thesis statement, and all main points listed. Application

Body paragraphs – Understanding of content (concepts, ideas, theories, etc.) Knowledge

Body paragraphs – Use of processing skills (analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating) Thinking

Body paragraphs – Use of critical processes (inquiry, problem solving, decision making, and research process) Thinking

Body paragraphs – Expression and organization of ideas and information (clear, logical organization) Communication

Body paragraphs – Communicates for different audiences (informs and persuades)

Communication

Concluding paragraph – clear and concise opening, expansion on all proof points and clear reinforces thesis statement Application

REFERENCING YOUR WORK:

Application of knowledge and skills (procedures and processes) of citing sources

Rubric for the persuasive essay

Use of conventions (conventions of form) Communication