Content
The paper...
Addresses the topic or
question
Accurately presents
assigned authors' viewpoints
Provides sufficient textual
evidence to support the argument
Structure
The introduction...
Is present in the
paper
Includes a clearly stated
thesis
Indicates how the paper is
organized
The body...
Contains a complete
discussion
and support
Each paragraph...
Includes a topic sentence
Develops one main idea
Has a transition sentence
linking
it to the next paragraph
The conclusion...
Recaps the thesis statement
and the essay's main points
Presents a closing
statement
of the writer's position
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Organization and Development
The entire composition
Is logically organized
Has a solid argument with
supporting
evidence
Main points
Are relevant to the thesis
statement
Are discussed without too
much repetition
Style
Is concise and precise
Is free of misspellings
Is free of grammatical
mistakes
Lacks incomplete sentences
Uses correct punctuation
Includes subject/verb
agreement
Uses pronouns correctly
Is free of jargon and
cliches
Cites references correctly
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