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1. Theme, Thesis, Focus (10 points possible; points are split between level of theme and clarity development)

0-3 the entry is lacking a theme, thesis, or focus; or is confusing; or the topic is inappropriate for the web audience
4-6 the entry expresses a theme, thesis, or focus but not concisely
7-10 the entry has a clear theme, thesis, or focus that is well developed throughout

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2. Written Expression of Ideas (25 points possible; add points from each element for specific PhotoEssay type)

For PhotoEssays other than Creative Writing:
0-5 mastery of conventions (grammar, usage and mechanics)
0-5 originality and insightfulness
0-5 control of argument or ideas organized around the theme, thesis, or focus
0-5 clarity and transitions/connections in expression of ideas
0-5 balance of description with clear presentation of reasons or examples

For Creative Writing PhotoEssays:
0-5 mastery of conventions (grammar, usage and mechanics)
0-5 originality and insightfulness
0-5 control of art form
0-5 clarity in creative expression
0-5 effective word choice appropriate to art form and theme/focus

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3. Quality of Digital Image NOTE 1-3 Images (25 points possible; add points for each element below)

0 no images are present
10 one or more images are present

0-5 the image is effective in artistic composition
0-5 the image is compelling
0-5 the image is original

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4. Integration of Digital Image(s) and Words (30 points possible; points are split between not effective, moderately effective, or compelling)

0-10 the image and text do not effectively support each other
11-20 the image and text together are moderately effective in advancing the theme, purpose or focus
21-30 the image and text together are compelling in accomplishing the theme, purpose, or focus

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5. Appropriate Attributions (10 points possible; CHOOSE 0, 5, or 10 points)

0 no citation; or some passages or image(s) are plagiarized (entry is disqualified)
5 attempt at citation for text or image(s) but not in correct format
10 the entry is intellectually honest; references, images, and sources are cited properly; credits reflect all work contributed by others or self in correct format

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