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.

6

You offer a lot of evidence yet your voice gets lost in the essay. The whole idea behind it is to persuade someone to join your way of thinking, yet I rarely knew what you thought. Try to add more concerning your opinion.

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

9

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

9

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

9

Like I said before, your evidence is strong and carefully placed.

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

8

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

7

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

7

Your conclusion is drowned in other people’s words. This was the perfect opportunity to develop your own call of action.

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

8

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

7

The way you do your in-text citations vary wildly. You should probably stick to one in order to avoid confusion.

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

8

78

Score Average