Persuasive essay: Title: The Indispensable Value of Mandatory Community Service in Education
March 29, 2024March 29, 2024
Discipline: English
This is my topic: The Indispensable Value of Mandatory Community Service in Education
4-6 pages in length
clear thesis with supporting evidence
usage of ethos, pathos, and logos
best attempt at using and citing sources in MLA format
consider this as a practice run for the research paper in this regard
Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Purpose / Thesis / Audience
Is the purpose evident? Is the thesis clear? Does the tone, content, etc. fit the intended audience?
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Clear, insightful purpose/thesis, paper matches intended audience
4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*Clear purpose but thesis may need work *mostly ok for intended audience, but a few missteps
2 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Work
No strong stance—more of a report
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content / Details
Is the paper long enough, the argument deep enough? Are sufficient details used?
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
*Exceeds minimum length *Many specific supporting details, cited correctly *Excellent counter- arguments
4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*Nears minimum length *Some supporting details, but may be vague could use more *may have lots of points but few counter- arguments
2 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Work
*Way too short *Lack of supporting details *What are counter- arguments?
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Written Quality
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
*Above grade level writing *Complex structure *Smooth flow *Consistent tone
4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*Nears grade level writing *Could use some polishing; may be choppy inconsistent or informal tone
2 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Work
*Below grade level writing *Inconsistent tone *Choppy, fragmented language
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar / Usage / Mechanics
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
*Excellent— very few errors
4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*Some errors, but readable
2 to >0 pts
No Marks
*Grammar errors make the paper difficult to read
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Ethos / Pathos / Logos
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
*Balanced, effective use of ethos, pathos, & logos
4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*Evidence of all three elements, but out of balance or inappropriate for audience
2 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Work
*Missing one or more of the three elements
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Persuasive Language
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
*Excellent control and usage of colorful words, figurative language, rhythm, repetition
4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*Attempts to use colorful words and figurative language, but could use *Needs more rhythm & repetition
2 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Work
*Reads like any other kind of writing, without extra persuasive elements
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Research Procedures
*This is an indicator only, will not decrease final grade unless there is overt plagiarism
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
*Five or more academically reliable sources
4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*At least three sources, but some may not be academic enough for research
2 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Work
*Fewer than three sources *Sources may not be academically reliable
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Research Format
*This is an indicator only, will not decrease final grade unless there is overt plagiarism
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
*Nearly perfect MLA format for in-text citations and works cited page *No paraphrasing problems *Uses quotes sparingly
4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*Good faith attempt at MLA format, but several errors *Lots of over-quoting, may have paraphrasing errors, but good faith attempt to avoid plagiarism
2 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Work
*Sloppy MLA format, unclear connection between in-text citations and works cited page *May have plagiarism issues
5 pts
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