Essay Final DRAFT REVIEW AND EDIT

Academic Research Essay

Levels of Achievement

Criteria

Outstanding A-10/9 pts.

Strong B-8 pts.

Adequate C-7 pts.

Limited D-6 pts.

Unacceptable F-5-0 pts.

Comments

General-successfully develops an overall argument based on reasons and evidence; engaging title included.

7

Your title is too long and the thesis statement is not clear.

Introduction & thesis-tightly-focused summary of topic that smoothly flows into a position-based thesis statement (claim). Effectively uses rhetorical appeal within introduction.

7

Your introduction is good however your thesis statement is not clear to your reader

Background Information & Reasons-B.I. is thorough, complete, and considers audience. Reasons incorporate at least 3 clearly-established standards to support claim/thesis statement.

8

It considered your audience but your reason is not clearly described

Evidence-further support, rationale, basis, and argument that develop each reason. 5 Online Library database sources required.

9

Objection & Rebuttal-opposing view, or weakness, with respect to argument fully addressed & analyzed (objection). Counterargument to the objection rebutted (rebuttal).

10

Your objection is based on clear evidence.

Warrants/Paragraph Development-each paragraph developed fully, completely, and successfully with sound, logical rationale.

10

Conclusion-full conclusion without repetition; successfully implements conclusion technique (s).

7

Your conclusion should reinstate your thesis statement. It should also be more of your opinion about your topic based on your information.

Transitions-Smoothly connects each idea from one paragraph to the next.

8

Most of your paragraph starts with in text citation than transition words.

MLA Citations-Parenthetical citations and Works Cited List in correct format and used properly in the essay.

10

Grammar, Mechanics, MLA Heading; 5-7 pages (1,250-2,100 words); Times New Roman 12 pt. Font

8

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Score Average