Essay Assignment: Argument Essay—Final Draft

For this assignment, review the feedback posted from your peer review, work your way through the revising and proofreading stages of your writing process, then submit your final version.

Assignment Instructions

STEP 1: Review the grading rubric below, and familiarize yourself with the expectations of your final draft.

STEP 2: Locate and review the feedback you received on your Argument Essay draft. Based on the feedback you received and the requirements provided in the rubric, revise and proofread your essay to create a final draft.

Ensure that your paper meets the following formatting guidelines:

  • 3–4 typed, double-spaced pages (about 600–750 words), 12 pt font size, Times New Roman
  • MLA formatting (see the MLA Format page as needed)
  • Submitted as either a .doc, .docx, .rtf file.

Papers submitted that do not meet these formatting requirements will be returned to you ungraded.

STEP 3: Submit your final draft of your Argument Essay as a single file upload.

Rubric

Grading Rubric: Argument Essay—Final Draft
Criteria Rating: Meets Expectation Approaching Expectation Point Total: 100
Ideas The paper demonstrates outstanding or above average idea development, with a thesis that articulates a clear stance about a controversial topic. The writer sufficiently defines the topic, even though development is still basic or general. __/30 pts
Content The paper demonstrates outstanding or above average evidence of supporting the main point with at least three lives of reasoning. Paragraphs are well-developed and clear, demonstrating research about the topic. Research may include examples, testimony, and fact/data that supports your position. The writer demonstrates sufficient support of the main point, but could use more supporting details. __/30 pts
Organization The organization is clear and showcases the central theme. The presentation of information is compelling. Opposing viewpoints are addressed in a logical way, and refuted. The organizational structure is strong enough to move the reader through the text without too much confusion. __/30 pts
Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions The writer demonstrates an outstanding word choice selection, flow and cadence, with well-built sentences and strong grasp of standard writing conventions. The writer demonstrates sufficient selection of words. The text tends to be more mechanical and contains some errors of standard writing conventions. __/10 pts