1. Focus/Thesis:
· The introduction begins with an attention-getter and ends in a specific thesis, which shows a keen awareness of the nuances of the issue.
· The focus of the writing is clear and maintained throughout the essay.
Excellent Good Adequate Weak Inadequate
1. Development of Student’s Ideas and Engagement with Texts:
· The ideas are developed with specific information, including references to the two required outside sources (at least one from TCC database) and the primary source (interview with professional).
· The student demonstrates broad knowledge about the different perspectives on or the causes and effects of the issue.
· The essay displays that the student knows how to analyze objectively and how to synthesize information in order to establish a basis for remedying this issue.
· Paragraphs are developed and show progression from a general idea to specific details.
Excellent Good Adequate Weak Inadequate
1. Organization:
· Each part of the essay flows logically from the preceding point.
· Coherence between and within paragraphs is distinctive and further supports the writer's goal to provide clear understanding and engaged reading throughout the essay.
Excellent Good Adequate Weak Inadequate
1. Presentation and Style:
· Presentation of the essay, including MLA format and documentation of sources, is appropriate to the writing context. The Works Cited page follows MLA requirements. Quotations are properly introduced and integrated. Quote bombs are avoided.
· The essay demonstrates control of diction and sentence style, as well as appropriate point of view and tone (no second person), further contributing to the reader's ability to understand and remain engaged in the essay.
Excellent Good Adequate Weak Inadequate
5. Grammar, Spelling, and Mechanics:
· Minimal errors in spelling, grammar, or mechanics appear so that the reader is never distracted by errors.
· The writing meets the standards of college-level English.
[Frequent and serious errors will lower an essay’s grade to
below a C.]
Excellent Good Adequate Weak Inadequate