USI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT SECOND SEMESTER, 4TH QUARTER, A/Y 2019-2020

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

NAME: ________________________________________________________ GRADE/SECTION: _______________

RUBRICS FOR POSITION PAPER

VGE GE SE LE N
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
CONTENT [Total = ___/75]
1. Paper clearly states the position of the writer.
2. Opening statement captures the reader’s interest.
3. Issue is debatable, fresh, relevant, and somehow original.
4. Arguments reflect higher level of thought.
5. Paper uses evidence from reputable sources.
6. There are sufficient pieces of evidence to support the claim.
7. Paper considers all possible counterarguments.
8. Paper refutes the opposing arguments logically.
9. Paper aligns the arguments to the target readers’ beliefs, attitude,
values, and motivations.
10. Paper employs appropriate method in presenting arguments.
11. Paper appropriately applies logical, ethical, and/or emotional appeals.
12. Paper is free from logical fallacies.
13. Conclusion restates the position of the writer.
14. Conclusion presents feasible course of actions.
15. Closing statement is powerful.
ORGANIZATION [Total = ___/20]
1. Paper uses organizational patter and structure appropriate for the
genre.
2. Cohesive devices are effectively used.
3. Ideas are correctly placed which improves the paper’s organization.
4. Flow of ideas is smooth and easy to read.
STYLE [Total = ___/25]
1. Paper showcases the writer’s voice.
2. Paper uses a variety of sentence structures.
3. Paper eliminates sexist language.
4. Paper uses language appropriate to context.
5. Paper eliminates wordiness.
GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS [Total = ___/20]
1. Grammar is accurate.
2. Spelling, capitalization, and punctuations are correctly used.
3. Word choice is appropriate.
4. Sentences are well-structured.
DOCUMENTATION AND SOURCES [Total = ___/15]
1. Paper uses correct citation and reference format.
2. Sources used are reliable.
3. Sources used are relevant to the topic.
TOTAL SCORE ____/155

LEGEND:
VGE – to a very great extent SE – to some extent N – not at all
GE – to a great extent LE – to a little extent

Rubrics adapted from Communicate Today English for Academic and Professional Purposes for Senior High School by Barrot & Sipacio