ESSAY

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A, A-, B+, B B-, C+,C,C- D+,D,D-,F

good, above average ok, average weak, below average

_____Organization Essay organized with introduction-body-conclusion structure; thesis is clear and correctly placed; well-ordered body paragraphs with clear topic sentences; logical transition between ideas and paragraphs; restated thesis in conclusion (20 pts)

_____ Content Introductory paragraph creates interest and provides smooth transition to thesis; clear, logical thought; effective use of details/examples/reasons to develop body paragraphs; body paragraphs contain adequate support for thesis; final paragraph brings essay to a logical conclusion; effective title; essay effectively addresses topic; essay meets assignment requirements (30 pts)

_____ Style Mature vocabulary; imaginative use of language; sentence variety; original, creative thought (10 pts)

_____ Mechanics Grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure/syntax, capitalization, gender neutral pronoun use, verb use, correct word choice (10 pts)

_____ Use of sources Minimum of two source articles or videos used. Sources used effectively and ethically; quotations correctly punctuated; correct attributions; quotations smoothly blended into the student writer’s sentences; correct parenthetical citations for all quotations and paraphrases; correct Works Cited page (10 pts)

­­­_____ Preliminary grade

_____ Deduction for MLA format errors (10 pts)

_____ Deduction for late submission (10 pts minimum)

Academic honesty maintained? _____yes _____no (Any evidence of plagiarism will result in a grade of 0.)

_____ GRADE

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