| Criteria | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis | No clear thesis statement | Weak thesis statement | Adequate thesis statement | Strong thesis statement | Compelling and well-defined thesis statement |
| Organization | Essay lacks structure and coherence | Some organization but lacks flow | Organized with some coherence | Well-organized with logical flow | Seamless organization with clear transitions |
| Evidence | Lack of relevant or accurate evidence | Minimal use of evidence | Adequate use of relevant evidence | Strong use of evidence to support claims | Extensive and compelling evidence supports claims |
| Analysis | No analysis provided | Minimal analysis | Some analysis of evidence | Thorough analysis of evidence | In-depth analysis with insightful connections |
| Writing Conventions | Poor grammar, spelling, and punctuation | Some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation | Mostly correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation | Consistently correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation | Exceptional command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation |
| Rebuttal | No rebuttal is present. | Rebuttal is incomprehensible or highly incomplete | A rebuttal is made which refutes the terms introduced in the concession but has lapses in effectiveness and reasoning • Evidence given lacks validity and reliability • Explanation of claims and evidence is present but is vague or truncated • Sources are not identified when applicable | A rebuttal which refutes the terms introduced in the concession is present but has lapses in effectiveness or reasoning • Valid or reliable evidence is given as support • Explanation of claims and evidence is present but lacks thoroughness and/or insight at moments • Sources are identified when applicable | An effective rebuttal which refutes the terms introduced in the concession is present • Valid, reliable evidence is given as support • The explanation of claims and evidence is thorough and insightful • Sources are identified when applicable |
| Work Cited | No citations provided | Minimal or incorrect citations | Some citations but not consistently formatted | Most citations correctly formatted | All citations correctly formatted and complete |