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ELI 210 Essay #2 Problem-Solution Rubric:

CONTENT (30%): Does your essay clearly define the problem, and give solutions supported by research? Does your essay have enough supporting evidence? Does your essay have a good amount of details?

________ The essay clearly defines the problem, and explains why the readers should care.

________ The essay provides 2 or 3 solutions, and describes the solutions in full detail.

________ The essay uses at least three sources in order to define the source, as well as support the proposed solutions.

________ The essay is at least 1400 words (NOT including heading/header/reference list).

ORGANIZATION (30%): Are your ideas organized neatly? Do you have the required parts of the essay in the appropriate places?

________ The essay includes a thesis statement that accurately previews the main points.

________ The essay contains topic sentences for each body paragraph.

________ The essay displays unity within each paragraph.

________ The essay displays coherence, and has sentences which use transitions.

________ The essay concludes with a closing statement.

GRAMMAR (20%): Does your essay have a strong command of grammar? Has this essay been proofread by a peer/tutor?

________ The essay does not have many errors in subject-verb agreement and verb tense.

________ The essay does not have many errors in article use (the/a/(none)).

________ The essay does not have run-on sentences, fragments, or comma splices.

________ The essay contains a variety of sentence structure: Sentences are neither too short, nor too long (“choppy” or “stringy” sentences).

________ The essay uses a variety of vocabulary, and does not rely on a limited number of words.

FORMAT (20%): Does your essay follow the specific format of academic papers?

________ The essay includes a header at the top-right of the paper. The essay includes a heading at the top-left of the paper.

________ The essay is written in times new roman, size 12 font. The essay is double-spaced. The essay uses 1-inch margins.

________ The essay cites sources correctly, according to APA format.

________ The essay correctly uses a reference list, according to APA format.