Name: ____________________________________________
DEBATING VIEW POINTS RUBRIC
Date: ____________________
TRAIT
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IDEAS
The debate supports views
with clear reasons and relevant
evidence. The debate is
balanced: evidence supports
views and refutes opposing
views.
Reasons and evidence are
organized logically and
effectively. A variety of
effective transitions creates
cohesion and clarifies ideas.
The voice and tone are perfect
for the purpose and audience
and are consistent throughout
the essay.
The debate supports the
view with reasons and
evidence. The debate is
mostly balanced.
Some reasons and
evidence may be too
general to support the
views. The debate is
somewhat balanced.
Some reasons and
evidence do not
support the views. The
debate clearly favors
one position.
Reasons and evidence
are weak or missing. The
debate lacks opposing
views for balance.
The debate is not clear.
It is hard to tell what
the writer believes.
Reasons and evidence
are organized logically.
Transitions create
cohesion and clarify
ideas.
The voice and tone are
appropriate for the
purpose and audience
and are consistent in
most of the essay.
Precise words convey
the writer’s message
most of the time. There
are few unnecessary
words.
Sentence types are
varied for flow and
effect.
Reasons and evidence
are not always organized
logically. More or better
transitions would help
organize the ideas.
The voice and tone are
appropriate for the
purpose and audience,
but they are not
consistent.
Precise words convey
the writer’s message in
places. There is a
noticeable number of
unnecessary words.
Varying the types of
several sentences would
improve the flow and
effect of writing.
Reasons and evidence
are not well organized.
Some transitions
mislead the reader.
The organization of
reasons and evidence is
not clear. Transitions
are missing or used
incorrectly.
The voice and tone are
not appropriate for the
purpose and audience.
The reader cannot
make sense of the
reasons and evidence.
Transitions are not
used.
The voice and tone are
very weak or absent.
Some words are too
general. Wordy
sentences cause the
reader some confusion.
Many words are too
general or vague. Overly
wordy sentences mislead
the reader.
Too many similar
sentences make the
writing choppy and
limit the effectiveness
on the reader.
Most of the sentences
are very basic and
similar. Some are
incorrect.
The debate contains
minor errors that are
easily corrected.
The debate contains
some errors that may
distract the reader, but
meaning remains clear.
The debate contains
many errors. Line-byline editing in specific
places is needed.
Serious errors affect or
alter the meaning of the
debate.
Many words are too
vague or are incorrect.
The reader cannot
make sense of the
writing.
Sentences are
constructed awkwardly
or incorrectly. It is hard
for the reader to
understand the
meaning.
The debate has not
been edited.
ORGANIZATION
VOICE
WORD CHOICE
Precise words convey the
writer’s message. There are no
unnecessary words.
SENTENCE
FLUENCY
Sentence types are varied
successfully for flow and effect.
CONVENTIONS
The debate has been carefully
edited. Grammar, usage, and
mechanics are correct.
Writer has handed in: Notes/Prewriting _____
(2 points each)
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Rough Draft _____
The voice and tone
may be inconsistent or
inappropriate in parts
of the essay.
POINTS EARNED: _____ / 40 POINTS
FINAL GRADE: _____ %