Order 1244665: Evaluate an article

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Medium

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Thesis and Approach

Student clearly articulates thesis & approach for essay; sustains and develops thesis with criteria and examples

Summary

Student has written a brief coherent summary which indicates the author’s main idea and follows summary conventions

Support

Student develops and supports thesis points with specific examples.

Examples are appropriate to the criteria

Flow of Prose Style

Student uses paragraph and sentence structure to articulate major points. Paragraphs have clear topics that flow logically from one topic to the next.

Style

The essay engages through sophisticated control of language and tone. The language is precise, concise and appropriate. The writing has virtually no grammatical or mechanical errors.

MLA Format

Paper is properly formatted according to MLA guidelines

Adherence to the assignment