EED 601 Scoring Rubric for Persuasive Letter
Criteria:
Significance of Issue
Quality of Argument/Voice
Evidence of Research
Style and Mechanics
Significance of
Issue
Quality of
Argument/Voice
Evidence of
Research
Style and
Mechanics
Not Yet
1
Almost There
2
Got It
3
Not relevant to
assignment topics
Relevance is present but
not sufficiently detailed
Highly relevant issue
that can contribute to
the field
Argument is either not
stated or supported;
Voice is unclear or
tentative
There is minimal
evidence of research
provided in the
argument (1)
APA style is not present;
Many mechanical errors
detract from fluency
Argument is present and
some support is included;
voice is clear
Strongly supported
argument with clear
and convincing voice
Total Each Level
Adequate citation of the
literature base is included
(2-3)
Accurate, valid and
current research is
included (4-5)
APA style is present;
Some mechanical errors do
not detract from fluency
Well written paper that
applies APA style
Score
Level X 5 =
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Level X 10 = _______
Level X 5 = _______
Level X 2 = _______
Total Score _______
Scale: 40-50 = C; 51 – 60 = B; 51-66 = A
Instruction to Students: Use this rubric to guide your work on the assignment. Print out then self-assess your work and turn this form in with your paper.