Criterion
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Beginning
(2 – 0)
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Developing
(5 – 3)
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Competent
(8– 6)
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Advanced
(10 - 9) |
Focus: Thesis, Introduction, Conclusion
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Specific topic is unclear and no statement of an opinion or a stand.
No introduction.
No conclusion.
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Thesis statement expresses the topic but not an opinion or a stand.
Weak introduction that states the topic but is missing a clear thesis. The focus of the paper is unclear.
Conclusion does not fully summarize the main points nor restates the thesis statement.
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Thesis statement includes the topic and expresses a stand or opinion.
Introduction states topic and thesis and gives direction to the paper.
Conclusion reiterates main points and restates the thesis statement.
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Clearly-stated, thoughtful & compelling thesis statement.
Strong introduction with a thesis statement that grabs attention and directs the course of the essay.
Strong conclusion that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis statement. Satisfactorily wraps up the essay.
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Content
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No major points to support the thesis are included.
Few details have been used.
Ideas are disconnected.
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Some of the major points are covered.
Some specific details are included. Lacks sufficient material to fully support thesis.
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All major points are covered.
Appropriate details are included with each point.
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All major points are thoroughly and insightfully discussed.
All points are fully supported with strong details.
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Organization
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Ideas are arranged randomly. There may be no division of paragraphs.
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Like ideas are grouped together, and paragraphs are present, but ideas within may not be organized logically.
Transitions may be lacking.
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An apparent progression of ideas that allows the reader to move through the text without confusion.
Sentences with paragraphs are organized and flow smoothly
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Expresses a clear, logical sequence of ideas within paragraphs and throughout the paper.
Sentences within paragraphs flow smoothly with good use of transitions.
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Mechanics
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Frequent errors, seriously impairs flow & meaning of paper
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Errors noticeable, and occasionally detract from flow or meaning of paper
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Some errors, which are minor in nature and don’t detract from overall meaning of paper
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Essentially faultless; errors may result from risk-taking and do not detract from meaning of paper.
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Total Score – 40 possible points
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