Description:
Total Possible Score: 3.00
Distinguished - Accurately identifies both the issue and the conclusion of the selected argument. The identification is clear and concise.
Proficient - Accurately identifies both the issue and the conclusion of the selected argument. The identification is slightly unclear or imprecise.
Basic - Identifies the issue and the conclusion of the selected argument. The identification of either the issue or the conclusion is unclear, imprecise, and/or inaccurate.
Below Expectations - Identifies at least one required component of the selected argument. The identification of the issue and/or the conclusion is significantly unclear, imprecise, and/or inaccurate.
Non-Performance - The identification of the issue and the conclusion of the argument is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Clearly and accurately identifies all relevant premises that are presented to support the conclusion.
Proficient - Accurately identifies relevant premises that are presented to support the conclusion. Minor details are missing or unclear.
Basic - Identifies a majority of the premises that are presented to support the conclusion. Relevant details are missing or unclear.
Below Expectations - Identifies some of the premises that are presented to support the conclusion. Significant details are missing or unclear.
Non-Performance - The identification of the premises that are presented to support the conclusion is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Thoroughly explains whether or not the argument is convincing. Presents clear reasons for the position that are grounded in logical reasoning and/or factual evidence.
Proficient - Explains whether or not the argument is convincing. Presents reasons for the position that are grounded in logical reasoning and/or factual evidence, but the reasoning lacks some clarity or supporting evidence.
Basic - Explains whether or not the argument is convincing and attempts to present reasons for the position that are grounded in logical reasoning and/or factual evidence. The reasoning lacks clarity or relevant supporting evidence.
Below Expectations - Explains whether or not the argument is convincing, but does not present reasons for the position that are grounded in logical reasoning and/or factual evidence.
Non-Performance - The explanation of whether the argument is convincing are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished - Uses more than one scholarly source, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Proficient - Uses one scholarly source to support ideas. The source is used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment and on the reference page.
Basic - Uses one scholarly source to somewhat support ideas. Citations may not be formatted correctly within the body of the assignment and/or on the reference page.
Below Expectations - Uses one source that provides little or no support for ideas. The source may not be scholarly, and citations are not formatted correctly within the body of the assignment and/or on the reference page.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished - Accurately aligns the format of the paper with the format of the sample argument outline.
Proficient - Aligns the format of the paper with the format of the sample argument outline. However, the layout contains minor formatting errors.
Basic - Aligns the format of the paper with the format of the sample argument outline. However, the layout contains moderate formatting errors.
Below Expectations - Minimally aligns the format of the paper with the format of the sample argument outline. There are frequent formatting errors.
Non-Performance - The formatting is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.