# Argumentative Essay Rubric
# Description: Aligned with PERSUADE dataset for holistic scoring
# Used in: Experiments 1, 4, 5

### Claim/Position (1-6)
- 6: Clear, compelling, nuanced position that addresses complexity
- 5: Clear, strong position with some nuance
- 4: Clear position, but may lack nuance or depth
- 3: Position present but unclear or inconsistent
- 2: Weak or confusing position
- 1: No clear position stated

### Evidence & Reasoning (1-6)
- 6: Abundant, relevant evidence with sophisticated analysis
- 5: Strong evidence with clear reasoning
- 4: Adequate evidence, reasoning mostly clear
- 3: Some evidence, limited reasoning
- 2: Minimal or irrelevant evidence
- 1: No evidence provided

### Organization (1-6)
- 6: Sophisticated structure with seamless transitions
- 5: Clear structure with effective transitions
- 4: Logical structure, transitions present
- 3: Basic structure, weak transitions
- 2: Unclear structure, few transitions
- 1: No discernible organization

### Language & Style (1-6)
- 6: Precise, engaging language with distinctive voice
- 5: Strong language use with clear voice
- 4: Appropriate language, some voice present
- 3: Basic language, limited voice
- 2: Imprecise or inappropriate language
- 1: Very limited or confusing language

### Conventions (1-6)
- 6: Error-free or nearly so
- 5: Few minor errors
- 4: Some errors, doesn't impede meaning
- 3: Errors present, occasionally impede meaning
- 2: Frequent errors impede meaning
- 1: Pervasive errors prevent understanding

