POSITION PAPER RUBRIC
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THESIS Developed a strong thesis
STATEMENT and included it in the
appropriate place in the
paper. Most of the
information supported the
thesis statement.
Strong Position is supported with a
Reasons minimum of
three distinct reasons.
Reasons are developed, but
more analysis and
conclusions are needed.
Depth and Position is supported with a
Variety of variety of sources. Valid
Evidence and accurate information
has been used throughout
the paper. Most of the
information is relevant and
supports the writer’s ideas.
A mix of general and
specific information is
used.
Organization Organization of the paper
and needs to be strengthened.
Mechanics Mechanical errors are
present throughout the
paper. Too few transitions
used, or used correctly
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Developed a thesis statement and
included it in the paper. Some of
the information supported the
thesis statement.
Position is supported with a
minimum of three distinct
reasons. Reasons are developed,
but are more general and need to
be developed further.
Position needs to be supported
with more valid and accurate
information. Some of the
information may not be relevant
and/or does not support the thesis
Paper has some organization but
some diversions or abrupt shifts
in purpose are present. Many
mechanical errors are present as
well. Sentence structure needs to
be strengthened. Too few
transitions used.
Thesis Statement needs to be
developed further or is not
included in the paper. The thesis
is not fully supported in the
paper. A clear position is not
present throughout the paper
Reasons are weak and/or
repetitive... Reasons are not
developed or are repetitive.
Ideas can be difficult to
understand.
Paper lacks valid and accurate
information. Some of the
information is not relevant and
does not support the position.
Little to no support from
researched information is
present in the paper.
Paper lacks
organization and there are
numerous mechanical errors
which make comprehension
difficult Lack of transitions..