Essay

· Overall MLA Format of Essay: 7 Points

First page info, header, margins, spacing, font, paragraph indentation

· Title: 3 points

Correctly identifies what essay is about and does not exceed 6 words

· Introduction: 15 points

Has properly introduced the topic with an appropriate strategy/strategies, has a proper thesis statement, is free from spelling, grammar, punctuation, diction, and mechanical errors, and is between 5 and 10 lines

· Body: 50 points

Has properly developed/explained the thesis, has an appropriate number of paragraphs (each one between 5 and 18 lines), is correctly organized, has correctly used and documented sources, and is free from spelling, grammar, punctuation, diction, and mechanical errors

· Conclusion: 15 points

Has properly summarized the most important reason, is free from spelling, grammar, punctuation, diction, and mechanical errors and is between 5 and 10 lines

· Works Cited Page: 10 Points

Has documented sources according to proper MLA format

· Length Penalty: 2 points per line that essay does not meet minimum length or exceeds maximum length

· Source Penalty: 20 points for each missing source

Note: If sources are used but not properly documented, it is plagiarism and will result in a grade of zero.