This rubric outlines the grading criteria for an argumentative assignment on Japan education. It will deduct 10 points for each day an essay is late and 35 points for any plagiarism. The final grade is calculated by multiplying the total points earned by 5. Criteria include mechanics, quotations, introduction/thesis/conclusion, a graphic organizer, and details. Higher scores require fewer errors and inclusion of more required elements like quotes and details to support the thesis.

1. Japan Education Argumentative Assignment Rubric
Category 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points O Points
For everyday that the final essay is late, you
are going to be penalized 10 points.
Any form of plagiarism will be 35 point off!
__________________ points multiplied by 5
FINAL GRADE ______________________
Mechanics
Quotations
Introduction
Thesis and
Conclusion
No grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation errors.
1-2 grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation errors.
3-5 grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation errors.
More than 5
grammatical, spelling
or punctuation errors.
Student include TWO
quotes, with
accompanying
quotation marks that
backup their argument
Introductory paragraph
provides a clear thesis
sentence which states
whether you agree or
disagree with the question as
well as a solid conclusion to
your argument.
Graphic
Organizer
Student passes in the
completed graphic
organizer.
Student passes in the
graphic organizer with
ONE missing section.
Student passes in the
graphic organizer with
TWO missing sections
Student does not pass
in the graphic
organizer.
Details
Student is missing
both and introduction
thesis and conclusion
sentence.
Student uses 4
appropriate details to
back up their thesis
Student uses 3
appropriate details to
back up their thesis
Student uses 1 or 2
appropriate details to
back up their thesis
Student uses NO
appropriate details to
back up their thesis
Student include ONE
quote, with
accompanying
quotation marks that
backup their argument
Student includes
quotes, but they do not
help their argument
Student does not
include quotes within
their argument.
Student is missing
either their
introduction thesis
statement or their
argument conclusion.
Student includes both the
introduction thesis statement
and their argument
conclusion. However, they
are not clear and do not help
defend the student’s
argument.