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Prompt Task
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Provides a context for the issue.
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Takes a
clear position.
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Acknowledges alternate or
opposing viewpoint(s)
to clarify position and without weakening position.
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Successfully uses ample relevant
evidence
from provided texts to support ideas.
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Development of Argument
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Develops claim(s)
by
providing several thoughtful supporting ideas
with complete explanation.
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Effectively explains ideas using ample
specific, relevant
, and somewhat
elaborated reasons,
examples, and/or
details.
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Organization
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Has a clear, well-developed
introduction.
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Provides a logical
concluding statement or section.
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Organizes ideas effectively
, using clear and appropriate paragraphing throughout the response.
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Consistently uses
effective
and varied
transition words, phrases, and clauses
within and between text sections.
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Language Use
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Uses
precise
and varied
word choice.
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Effectively
varies sentence
length and complexity.
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Establishes and maintains a
style
appropriate for the designated
audience
and purpose throughout the argument.
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Focus and Purpose
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Demonstrates a thorough and insightful understanding of the task, purpose, and audience. Establishes and
maintains a precise claim
to argue the issue presented in the task.
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Convincingly addresses
opposing claims or counterarguments.
Content Development/Elaboration
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Very effectively
develops arguments with logical reasoning
and adeptly integrates
relevant
details and/or source-based
evidence
to support the writer’s claims. Uses a variety of
elaborative techniques.
Organization
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Contains an engaging
introduction
and an insightful
conclusion.
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Very effectively
demonstrates a cohesive and unified structure
that supports the logical progression of ideas.
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Uses
effective
and skillful paragraphing and
transitional strategies
throughout.
Language Use, Voice, and Style
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Demonstrates a very effective
style
and tone,
precise
control of language, domain-specific
word choice
, and
an exceptional awareness of
audience
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Uses well-structured and
varied sentences.
Mechanics and Conventions
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Contains few or no errors in grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and spelling.
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