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Does Not Meet Expectations
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Below Expectations
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Needs Improvement
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Satisfactory
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Meets Expectations
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Introduction
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Points Range:0 (0%) - 11 (7.86%)
Introduction is not present.
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Points Range:12 (8.57%) - 13 (9.29%)
Background details are a random collection of information, unclear, or not related to the topic.
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Points Range:14 (10%) - 15 (10.71%)
Introduction is attempted and explains the background, but may lack detail.
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Points Range:16 (11.43%) - 17 (12.14%)
Introduction explains the background, including an overview of the essay’s main points.
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Points Range:18 (12.86%) - 20 (14.29%)
Introduction uses interesting anecdotes, questions, or other information to build interest. Many to all main points are logically related and developed.
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Thesis Statement
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Points Range:0 (0%) - 11 (7.86%)
Thesis statement is not present.
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Points Range:12 (8.57%) - 13 (9.29%)
Thesis is unclear and loosely related to the paper or not present. Thesis does not appear in the introductory paragraph.
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Points Range:14 (10%) - 15 (10.71%)
Thesis is attempted with little relation to the overall topic. Argument is somewhat unclear or confusing. Some supporting points are missing. Thesis may not appear in the introductory paragraph.
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Points Range:16 (11.43%) - 17 (12.14%)
Thesis is present and relates to the majority of the paper. Argument takes a mostly clear position and is explained in adequate detail. Thesis appears in the introductory paragraph.
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Points Range:18 (12.86%) - 20 (14.29%)
Thesis is organized and focused on the paper. Argument takes a clear position and is explained in full detail. Thesis appears in the introductory paragraph.
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Organization
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Points Range:0 (0%) - 11 (7.86%)
Many details are not in a logical or expected order. The paper does not use paragraphs.Topic and/or transition sentences are not used.
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Points Range:12 (8.57%) - 13 (9.29%)
Writing may have little discernible organization, but some details are not in a logical or expected order. The paper uses paragraphs ineffectively.Topic and transition sentences are used inadequately.
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Points Range:14 (10%) - 15 (10.71%)
Writing has adequate discernible organization. Paragraphs are generally used effectively.Topic and Transition sentences are present in some of the sections.
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Points Range:16 (11.43%) - 17 (12.14%)
Writing is organized and details are placed in a logical order. Paragraphs are mostly used effectively.Topic and Transition sentences are used effectively.
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Points Range:18 (12.86%) - 20 (14.29%)
Writing is effective, purposeful, and well-organized. Paragraphs are used effectively. Topic and Transition sentences add to the understanding and flow of the essay.
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Persuasiveness
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Points Range:0 (0%) - 11 (7.86%)
Fails to develop arguments.
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Points Range:12 (8.57%) - 13 (9.29%)
Some argument(s) are developed, but may be missing one or need further elaboration.
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Points Range:14 (10%) - 15 (10.71%)
Develops most argument(s).
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Points Range:16 (11.43%) - 17 (12.14%)
Satisfactorily develops arguments.
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Points Range:18 (12.86%) - 20 (14.29%)
Expertly and fully develops argument(s).
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Evidence and Support
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Points Range:0 (0%) - 11 (7.86%)
Does not include text support and/or text support is not cited.
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Points Range:12 (8.57%) - 13 (9.29%)
Very little evidence is given and used in the essay properly. Evidence may not relate to the thesis statement. Evidence is cited but not with the proper formatting.
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Points Range:14 (10%) - 15 (10.71%)
Some evidence is used from the story and/or is somewhat related to the thesis statement. Evidence may or may not always cited properly.
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Points Range:16 (11.43%) - 17 (12.14%)
Evidence from the story is mostly tied to the thesis statement and used properly and is cited properly.
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Points Range:18 (12.86%) - 20 (14.29%)
Evidence from the story is used effectively and cited properly.
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APA Format
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Points Range:0 (0%) - 11 (7.86%)
APA format is not followed.
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Points Range:12 (8.57%) - 13 (9.29%)
Errors evident throughout all of the areas: 1 inch margins, correctly formatted title page, correctly formatted reference page, double spacing, Times New Roman,12 font.
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Points Range:14 (10%) - 15 (10.71%)
Errors evident throughout in three to four of the areas of: 1 inch margins, correctly formatted title page, correctly formatted reference page, double spacing, Times New Roman, 12 font.
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Points Range:16 (11.43%) - 17 (12.14%)
Errors evident throughout in one to two of the areas of: 1 inch margins, correctly formatted title page, correctly formatted reference page, double spacing, Times New Roman, 12 font.
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Points Range:18 (12.86%) - 20 (14.29%)
Free of errors in: 1 inch margins, correctly formatted title page, correctly formatted reference page, double spacing, Times New Roman, 12 font.
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Grammar and Mechanics
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Points Range:0 (0%) - 11 (7.86%)
Grammar and mechanics’ errors make the essay incomprehensible.
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Points Range:12 (8.57%) - 13 (9.29%)
Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics errors occur throughout document. Word choices are seldom academic. Sentence structure may be illogical or unclear.
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Points Range:14 (10%) - 15 (10.71%)
Several errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and mechanics present. Word choice reveals some understanding of academic language requirements. Many sentence structure issues exist.
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Points Range:16 (11.43%) - 17 (12.14%)
Some spelling, grammar, punctuation and mechanical errors are evident. Academic language is upheld. The sentence structure is often logical and clear so that relationships among ideas are established.
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Points Range:18 (12.86%) - 20 (14.29%)
Free of punctuation, spelling, grammar, and other mechanical errors. Consistent use of academic word choices. Sentence structure is mostly logical and clear.
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