1. Essay #4 Proposing Solutions Essay Scoring Guide Grade
A Well-
Defined
Problem
A Clearly
Described
Solution
A Convincing Argument in
Support of the Proposed
Solution
An Indication of Readers’ Objections
and Questions
An Evaluation
of Alternative
Solutions
Language Use MLA Form
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The problem is
clearly defined
and the
introduction
successfully
establishes that
the problem
needs solving.
The writer
clearly
describes a
solution,
making it easy
for readers to
understand.
The solution is
very detailed in
its description.
The plausible reasons for the
writer’s position show insight into
the issue.
All of the writer’s points regarding
the proposed solution are
convincing and adequately
supported.
The writer successfully argues
that the solution is feasible.
All of the writer’s points use well-
chosen textual support.
All paragraphs have strong topic
sentences and are well organized.
The writer successfully anticipates
objections and questions regarding the
proposed solution.
The writer successfully addresses
objections and questions readers might
have about the proposed solution.
The essay transitions successfully
between accommodating or refuting
alternative solutions and objections.
The essay is well argued and devoid of
logical fallacies.
The essay
convinces
readers that the
proposed
solution is
preferable to
alternative
solutions.
The writer conveys interest, passion
and engagement to the reader.
The writer uses precise, expressive
language, which may include wit,
humor, or figurative language.
Vivid vocabulary and a compelling
voice energize the topic.
The essay includes a variety of
sophisticated sentence structures.
Sentences are free from major
grammatical errors.
There are no major punctuation
problems and few to no
typographical errors.
All referenc
sources are
accompanie
text citation
The paper c
an accurate
Cited page.
Formatting
perfect.
G
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d
The problem is
clearly defined
and the
introduction
successfully
establishes that
the problem
needs solving.
The writer
clearly
describes a
solution,
making it easy
for readers to
understand.
The solution is
very detailed in
its description.
The plausible reasons for the
writer’s position show insight into
the issue.
All of the writer’s points regarding
the proposed solution are
convincing and adequately
supported.
The writer successfully argues
that the solution is feasible.
Nearly all of the points use well-
chosen textual support.
Nearly all paragraphs have strong
topic sentences and are well
organized.
The writer successfully anticipates
objections and questions regarding the
proposed solution.
The writer successfully addresses
objections and questions readers might
have about the proposed solution.
The essay is predominantly successful
in transitioning between accommodating
or refuting alternative solutions and
objections.
The essay is well argued and devoid of
logical fallacies.
The essay is
predominantly
successful in
convincing
readers that the
proposed
solution is
preferable to
alternative
solutions.
Clear sentences and accurate
vocabulary engage the readers in
the topic
The essay includes a variety of
sentence structures
Sentences have only a couple of
major grammatical errors and no
pervasive pattern of error.
The essay may include some
punctuation problems or
typographical errors
All referen
sources hav
citations.
A Works C
is present, b
be incorrec
formatted.
A few mis
may occur
formatting.

2. F
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r
The problem is
vaguely
defined and
the
introduction
does not
successfully
establish that
the problem
needs solving.
The writer
describes a
solution, but it
is not always
easy for readers
to understand.
The solution is
somewhat
detailed in its
description.
The plausible reasons for the
writer’s position do not always
show insight into the issue.
Most of the writer’s points
regarding the proposed solution are
convincing and adequately
supported.
The writer inconsistently argues
that the solution is feasible.
Several of the points use well-
chosen textual support.
Most paragraphs have strong topic
sentences and are well organized.
The writer inconsistently anticipates
objections and questions regarding the
proposed solution.
The writer inconsistently addresses
objections and questions readers might
have about the proposed solution.
The essay is uneven in terms of
successfully transitioning between
accommodating or refuting alternative
solutions and objections.
The essay is inconsistently argued, but
is devoid of logical fallacies.
The essay
inconsistently
convinces
readers that the
proposed
solution is
preferable to
alternative
solutions.
Sentences show mostly accurate
vocabulary.
This essay may contain minor
problems in grammar, punctuation,
or word choice, which distract the
reader but do not get in the way of
ideas.
Sentences show some variation of
structure and style.
In-text cita
present, but
insufficient
The Works
page may b
incorrectly
formatted.
A few mist
occur in for
P
o
o
r
The problem is
vaguely
defined and
the
introduction
does not
successfully
establish that
the problem
needs solving.
The writer
describes a
solution, but it
not easy for
readers to
understand.
The solution is
vague in its
description.
The plausible reasons for the
writer’s position are unclear and do
not show insight into the issue.
Most of the writer’s points
regarding the proposed solution are
not convincing or adequately
supported.
The writer inconsistently argues a
solution that may not be feasible.
Few of the points use well-chosen
textual support.
A few paragraphs have strong
topic sentences but are not well
organized.
The writer inconsistently anticipates
objections and questions regarding the
proposed solution.
The writer inconsistently addresses
objections and questions readers might
have about the proposed solution.
The essay does not successfully
transition between accommodating or
refuting alternative solutions and
objections.
The essay is inconsistently argued, and
has logical fallacies.
The essay does
not convince
readers that the
proposed
solution is
preferable to
alternative
solutions.
Sentences are very simple, showing
little to no variation in structure.
The essay contains serious
grammatical errors, making the
essay difficult to understand at
times
Word choices are very repetitious
or frequently inaccurate.
No in-text
The Works
page is mis
incomplete
OR the form
problematic
N
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t
p
a
s
s
i
n
g
The problem is
vaguely
defined and
the
introduction
does not
successfully
establish that
the problem
needs solving.
The writer
describes a
solution, but it
incomprehensib
le.
The solution is
vague in its
description, or
it is not present.
There are no plausible reasons
for the writer’s position.
Most of the writer’s points
regarding the proposed solution are
not convincing or adequately
supported.
The writer inconsistently argues a
solution that is not feasible.
Few of the points use well-chosen
textual support.
A few paragraphs have strong
topic sentences but are not well
organized.
The writer does not anticipate
objections and questions regarding the
proposed solution.
The writer does not address objections
and questions readers might have about
the proposed solution.
The essay does not transition between
accommodating or refuting alternative
solutions and objections, because they
are not present.
The essay is poorly argued and has
logical fallacies.
The essay does
not convince
readers that the
proposed
solution is
preferable to
alternative
solutions.
Errors in grammar, spelling, or
misused vocabulary seriously
impede comprehension.
No in-text c
The Work
page is mis
incomplete
OR the form
problematic
The essay
submitted o
typed.