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3
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2
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1
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INTRODUCTION
Background/History
Thesis Statement
CONCLUSION
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Well-developed introduction
engages the reader and creates interest. Contains detailed background
information. Thesis clearly states a significant and compelling position
or belief.
Conclusion effectively wraps up and goes beyond restating the
thesis.
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Introduction creates interest.
Sufficient background information is provided. Thesis clearly states the
position or belief.
Conclusion effectively summarizes topics.
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Introduction adequately
explains the background, but may lack detail. Thesis states the
position or belief.
Conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all loose ends.
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Background details are a
random collection of information, unclear, or not related to the topic.
Thesis is vague or unclear.
Conclusion does not summarize main points.
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MAIN
POINTS
Body Paragraphs
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The main idea or a thesis
statement is clearly defined. There may be more than one key point.
Appropriate relevant information and details are shared from a variety of
sources including personal experiences, observations, and prior
knowledge. Supporting details are accurate, relevant, and helpful in
clarifying the main idea(s).
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The main idea can be
identified. The writer shares relevant information, facts and
experiences. There is a clear distinction between general
observations and specifics. Supporting details are relevant and
explain the main idea.
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The main idea can be
identified. The writer shares some information, facts and experiences,
but may show problems going from general observations to specifics.
Stronger support and greater attention to details would strengthen this
paper.
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More than one of the following
problems may be evident: The main idea is not identifiable. The writer
shares some information, but it is limited or unclear. Details are
missing or repetitious.
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ORGANIZATION
Structure
Transitions
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Logical progression of ideas
with a clear structure that enhances the thesis. Transitions are
mature and graceful.
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Logical progression of
ideas. Transitions are present equally throughout essay.
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Organization is clear.
Transitions are present.
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No discernable
organization. Transitions are not present. Connections between
ideas seem confusing or incomplete.
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STYLE
Writer’s Voice, Audience
Awareness,
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The paper is honest and
enthusiastic. The language is natural yet thought-provoking. It brings
the topic to life. The reader feels a strong sense of interaction with
the writer and senses the person behind the words.
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and
expressive with varied structure
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Writer's voice is
consistent and strong. The writer is aware of an audience. The
reader is informed and remains engaged. Sentences have varied structure.
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Writer's voice may emerge
strongly on occasion, then retreat behind general, vague, tentative, or
abstract language. The writer is aware of an audience. The reader
is informed, but must work at remaining engaged. Sentence structure shows
some variety.
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Writing is confusing, hard to
follow. Language is vague. No audience awareness. No
variety in sentence structure.
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MECHANICS
Spelling, punctuation,
capitalization
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Punctuation, spelling,
capitalization are correct. No errors.
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Punctuation, spelling,
capitalization are generally correct, with few errors. (1-2)
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A few errors in punctuation,
spelling, capitalization. (3-4)
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Distracting errors in
punctuation, spelling, capitalization.
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Introduction/Conclusion _______
Main Points _______
Organization _______
Style _______
Mechanics _______
Total Points ______ = grade of ______
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Grade Equivalent (15 points maximum):
A = 13 - 15 points
B = 10 - 12 points
C = 7 - 9 points
D = 4 - 6 points
F = 0 - 3
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