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Content
60
Points
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Points Earned
XX/60
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Additional
Comments:
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All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive
way.
- Essay
is 1000-1500 words in length.
- Shows
proper documentation of sources and references.
- The
essay meets standards of scholarly excellence.
- The
article is written in third-person point of
view or limited first-person narration.
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Content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.
- Content
discusses a local, regional or national current
event or political issue that has personal application
to the student's environment.
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- Major
points are stated clearly and are supported
by specific details, examples, or analysis.
Quotes, where needed.
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Organization
/ Development
20
Points
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Points Earned
XX/40
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Additional Comments: |
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Essay has a structure that is clear,
logical, and easy to follow.
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Essay develops a central theme or
idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.
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Introduction
provides sufficient background on the essay and
previews major points.
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Conclusion
is logical, flows from the body of the article,
and may review the major points.
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Transitions
between sentences, paragraphs, and sections aid
in maintaining the flow of thought.
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| Tone is appropriate to the content
and article. |
| TOTAL |
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