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Rubric Code: AX88374
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Subject: Philosophy  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Original Argument and Objections
60 points (40%)
  Mastery

60–54 points
(100–90%)

60 pts

Proficient

53–48 points
(89–80%)

53 pts

Competent

47–42 points
(79–70%)

47 pts

Developing

41–36 points
(69–60%)

41 pts

Poor

< 36 points
(< 60%)

36 pts

Original Argument and Objections

Mastery

Fully-developed original
argument. Thesis is
clearly presented, and the
paper successfully argues
in support of the original
premise.
Proficient

Well-developed
original argument.
Thesis is adequately
presented and the
paper provided
generally good
support of the original
premise.
Competent

The original argument
is present but not
properly developed.
Thesis is apparent but
lacks support or the
paper does not address
the thesis correctly.
Developing

The original argument is
severely underdeveloped,
to the point of
confusion. Thesis is
either unclear or not
supported. The paper
lacks a consistent
argument toward an
obvious goal.
Poor

The original argument
is completely
undeveloped or
missing. The thesis is
unclear or not present
and the paper does not
present an argument
toward an obvious
goal.
Research and Exegesis
45 points (30%)
  Mastery

45–40 points
(100–90%)

45 pts

Proficient

39–36 points
(89–80%)

39 pts

Competent

35–31 points
(79–70%)

35 pts

Developing

30–27 points
(69–60%)

30 pts

Poor

< 27 points
(< 60%)

27 pts

Research and Exegesis

Mastery

Research is in depth and
clearly supports the
original argument.
Exegesis of support
material is clear,
accurate, and related in a
relevant manner.
Proficient

Research is adequate
and supports the
original argument.
Exegesis of support
material is related in a
relevant manner with
minor inaccuracies.
Competent

Research is satisfactory
but relevance is not
complete. Exegesis of
support material is
incomplete or
inaccurate causing
problems for original
argument.
Developing

Research is weak or not
relevant. Exegesis is
inaccurate, unrelated to
original argument, or
counter supportive.
Poor

Research is missing or
completely irrelevant.
Exegesis is either not
present or is wholly
inaccurate. Presented
support could be used
to support counterarguments
Format, Grammar, and Coherence
45 points (30%)
  Mastery

45–40 points
(100–90%)

45 pts

Proficient

39–36 points
(89–80%)

39 pts

Competent

35–31 points
(79–70%)

35 pts

Developing

30–27 points
(69–60%)

30 pts

Poor

< 27 points
(< 60%)

27 pts

Format, Grammar, and Coherence

Mastery

Almost entirely free of
punctuation and
grammatical errors.
Citation is consistent and
correct. Ideas flow from
one another, guiding
reader through the essay.
Proficient

A few minor
punctuation or
grammatical errors.
Citation is generally
consistent with a few
minor errors. Each
paragraph relates to
central thesis, but
some logical links may
be faulty or
underdeveloped.
Competent

Several punctuation and
grammatical errors.
Citation is inconsistent,
often with errors. Some
ideas are out of place or
random, Paragraphs
relate to main points but
not to surrounding
paragraphs.
Developing

Punctuation and
grammatical errors affect
meaning or readability.
Citation is missing, or
contains errors affecting
accuracy. Ideas are
random and scattered.
Transitions are missing.
Some paragraphs do not
link to paper’s thesis.
Poor

Major punctuation or
grammatical errors
that affect meaning.
Citation is not present,
or is not usable. Paper
is difficult to read, and
arguments and
paragraphs lack logical
relation to each other.




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