| Criteria | Scoring Scale and Points |
|---|---|
| Grammar | 5 points |
| Introduction | 5 points |
| 1st Body Paragraph | 5 points |
| 2nd Body Paragraph | 5 points |
| Counterargument | 5 points |
| Rebuttal | 5 points |
| Conclusion | 5 points |
| Works Cited Page | 5 points |
| Credible Sources | 12 points (-3 for every missing source) |
| MLA Format | 5 points |
| Topic Matching Criteria | 48 points |