Outline

Unacceptable

1

Meets Few Expectations

2

Meets Some Expectations

3

Meets Expectations

4

Exceeds Expectations

5

Expectations

· Complete all required sections thoroughly

· Outline is neat, tidy

· Attention-grabber is compelling, creative

· Background information is concrete, relevant

· Thesis is clear and argumentative

· Topic sentences provide clear claims

· Supporting evidence is concrete, specific, formatted properly

· Re-worded thesis communicates the same idea as the thesis, in different words

Unacceptable

0-2

Meets Few Expectations

3-4

Meets Some Expectations

5-6

Meets Expectations

7-8

Exceeds Expectations

9-10

Accuracy and APA Format

· In-text citations

· References list entries

· Document type

Grammar

· Free from sentence structure errors

· Nearly free from subject-verb agreement, pronoun agreement, tense errors

· Free from spelling and typing errors

· Very few punctuation errors

Clarity/Style

· Sentence structure is sound

· Free from parallel structure issues

· Word choice is accurate and precise

· Sentences are concise

TOTAL GRADE