Should employers be able to fire workers based on what they post on social media? Why or why not?

Grading Criteria for Essay Assignments- W2

Assignment

Possible Points

Earned Points

N/A

N/A

Formatting

Document has the following:

 header: last name and page number, aligned to right

 first page identifying information: your full name, my name, class/section, date

 title that reflects the topic and your thesis

 file name: last name followed by assignment # (e.g., Smith W2)

 file saved as Word Document

0.5

0.5

Introductory paragraph

The first paragraph in the essay introduces the reader to the essay topic and is at least 7- 10 sentences in length. At the end of the introductory paragraph, the thesis is stated and underlined. (Do not start the introductory paragraph with your thesis.) The thesis takes a clear stand on the assigned topic. The amount of quoted text in the paragraph does not exceed 20% of the text.

2

1

Two body paragraphs

Each body paragraph begins with an underlined topic sentence. Each topic sentence is a clear reason in support of the thesis that you underlined in the introductory paragraph. (Thesis and topic sentences are not the same.) Each topic sentence is followed by a paragraph that is at least 7-10 sentences in length. The paragraph includes explanations, examples, paraphrases, and quotes from your readings that support the reason underlined as the topic sentence. At least 1 reputable source is cited in each body paragraph (i.e., you do not only use personal experience or knowledge). The amount of quoted text in any paragraph does not exceed 20% of the text. The body paragraphs offer a thorough analysis of the issue. The body paragraphs end with a tie back, or reference, to the topic sentence of the paragraph and/or the thesis.

5

3.5

Concluding paragraph

The final paragraph of your essay wraps up—or brings to a close—the essay and your argument. No new reasons are introduced or developed in the conclusion. The concluding paragraph is at least 5-7 sentences in length. The amount of quoted text in the paragraph does not exceed 20% of the text.

1

0.5

Sentences

The essay uses complete sentences that are organized into standard patterns.

1

1

Mechanics

The essay demonstrates adherence to Standard Written American English.

1

1

References

A minimum of 2 authoritative, credible online sources are used to support your argument, at least 1 source in each body paragraph. Each quote is introduced in the text: you let the reader know in advance whom you are quoting and the context of the source. All sources are correctly cited in the text using parenthetical citations where needed, and each source is included in a Works Cited or Reference section at the end of the document, following either MLA or APA style guidelines (see course textbook). Sources are not cited in the paper with an Internet addresses (URLs), nor is a URL used as the only reference information at the end of the document.

1.5

0.5

Total

12

8