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Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Points Earned

Good/Excellent

Fair/Competent

Deficient

Development

8 to 10 points

Major points are stated clearly and are well-supported. Content is persuasive and comprehensive. Content and purpose of the writing is clear. Thesis has a strong ethical argument claim. The audience is clear and appropriate for the topic. Required supportive information is strong and addresses writing focus.

5 to 7 points

Major points are addressed, but clarity or support is limited. Content is somewhat persuasive or comprehensive. Content is inconsistent (lack of clear purpose and/or clarity). The thesis could be stronger for an ethical argument. Required supportive information needs strengthening or does not address writing concepts.

0 to 4 points

Major points are unclear and/or insufficiently supported. The content is missing essentials. The content has unsatisfactory purpose, focus, and clarity. Required supportive information is missing.

Format: Current MLA/APA/ Turabian Paper Requirements

4 to 5 points

Writing correctly follows formatting guidelines. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are used correctly and appropriately.

2 to 3 points

Writing follows most formatting guidelines, but some flaws are detected. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are incorrectly formatted or used.

0 to 1 points

Writing lacks many elements of correct formatting. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations and/or references are not provided.

Total

/15

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