“Debating the Issues: A Persuasive Essay on a Controversial Topic”

These are a few of the requirments for the essay rubric: 
1. How the essay as a whole responds to the assignment (Topic relates to issue position debate, reviews both sides of debate giving equal weight to arguments on both side of debate, makes persuasive case on one side of debate):
20 
pts
The content, style, language and focus of the essay:
15
pts
The essay’s organization:
15 
pts
Incorporation of research:
20 
pts
Mechanics, Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling:
15 
pts
Professionalism: MLA Style
10 
pts
5-10 pages in length:
5 pts