For this assessment you must revise your first draft to create a publishable final draft of your argument. Use the revision and editing checklists from this lesson as your proofread your argument, then use the Final Draft Worksheet to complete this assignment.
In addition to your final draft, you must write a one-paragraph reflection on your revision process.
Some reflection questions to consider:
This information is part of your argumentative writing project for this unit.
Your work will be graded according to the Your Final Draft grading rubric.
| Excellent | Good | Adequate | Needs Improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Draft Worksheet 60 points possible |
57-60 points
The student has completed the Final Draft Worksheet, providing a thorough revision and edit of the first draft. The final draft is effective, free of errors, and shows a strong grasp of argumentative writing. The student’s writing demonstrates clear sentence variety and effective use of syntax. |
50-56 points The student has completed the Final Draft Worksheet, providing a revision and edit of the first draft. The final draft is effective, free of most errors, and shows an understanding of argumentative writing. The student’s writing demonstrates variety in syntax. |
44-49 points The student has completed the Final Draft Worksheet, providing a revision and edit of the first draft. The final draft is effective with few errors, and it shows a basic understanding of argumentative writing. |
0-43 points The student has not completed the Final Draft Worksheet. |
| Reflection 20 points possible |
18-20 points
The student’s written reflection shows a clear understanding of and respect for the revision and editing process, and this work is evident in the revision of the argument essay itself. |
15-17 points
The student’s written reflection shows a clear understanding of the revision and editing process, and this work is evident in most of the revision of the argument essay itself. |
11-14 points
The student’s written reflection shows a basic understanding of the revision and editing process, and this work can be seen in parts of the revision of the argument essay itself. |
0-10 points
The student did not submit a written reflection that shows at least a basic understanding of the revision and editing process. |
| Conventions 20 points possible |
20 points
Final draft demonstrates excellent attention to detail with zero grammatical errors. |
15-19 points
Final draft demonstrates good control of conventions; errors are few and minor and do not distract from ideas. |
11-14 points
Final draft demonstrates adequate control of conventions; errors distract from ideas or impede understanding at times. |
0-10 points
Final draft needs to be revised and edited to demonstrate basic understanding of conventions. Errors impede readability. |

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