Ideas
and Content
40/35 - Excellent
34-30 - Nice work
29-25 - Good job
24-20 - Competent
19 and below - Lacking
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Main idea (thesis) is clear.
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Supporting
details clearly relate to topic sentences in a meaningful, significant way.
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Content
in body paragraphs is appropriate.
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Free of redundant information.
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Use of research is appropriate
in amount and content.
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Use of research supports and
explains.
·
Reader can tell this is a
research paper, not an essay with some quotes thrown in for effect.
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Clear connection between
topics.
 |
Excellent, good information, clear, logical, insightful reasons, well supported] |
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Nice work, Thorough but could be more detailed and better explained |
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Good job, reasons are supported , understanding of topic and its significance is good |
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Competent but not very in depth, topic is understood but reader isn't not very convinced |
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Lacking in support, reasoning, logic |
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PERSUASIVE |
Org Organization 10
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Transitions
are used effectively.
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Introduction,
body, and conclusion sections provide logical sequencing of
ideas, leading to understandable,
appropriate content.
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Each paragraph has a clear,
effective topic and concluding
sentence.
Syntax
10
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Varied
sentence patterns.
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Varied
sentence starters.
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Varied
sentence length.
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Good
use of transitions throughout.
No stand-alone quotes.
Diction
15
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Second person - Not.
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First person - Not.
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Word
choice includes strong
verbs, specific adjectives, clear adverbs.
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Vague,
overused, repetitive language is avoided (a
lot, he said, they said, very, great, really, there is, there are, etc.).
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Vocabulary
choice is interesting
and thoughtful.
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Pronouns have antecedents. Reader
isn't asking, "Who are 'they'?"
"What is 'it'?"
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Passive
voice and be verbs are not overused.
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Image-rich,
accurate description is included.
MLA
15
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Information from work cited
sources is cited properly in
paper.
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All paraphrased
information except "common" or "general" knowledge is
cited parenthetically.
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All quotations are cited parenthetically.
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Text is in the student's
own words and is properly documented when necessary.
·
5 or
more appropriate sources were used; student has used
both traditional and Internet sources.
Voice
10
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Attention to audience is evident.
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Writer's personality is
evident and appropriate for the formality of the paper.
· Writer's position is clear and PERSUASIVE
TOTAL
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