Narrative

Introduction

The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, previews the structure of the paper, and includes a well written, clever lead that is related to the essay’s topic which attracts the reader’s attention. A thesis with an attitude (dominant impression), controlling idea, and essay map can be clearly seen.

Title

Title is creative, sparks interest and is related to the topic.

Focus on topic

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information. Well-written topic sentences are used in each developed sentence paragraph. (5-7 sentences for introduction and conclusion, 7 to 11 for the body paragraphs)

Supporting information and details

Several relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that allow the reader to picture, smell, feel, hear or imagine tasting things described. Metaphors, similes, and other figurative language are present.

Ownership of ideas

The writer seems to be writing from knowledge or experience. The author has taken the ideas and made them "his/her own

Sentence construction

All sentences are well-constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout.

Organization and transitions

Details and transition words and phrases are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

Conclusion

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that he/she understands the writer’s point of view.

Grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling

Writer makes 0 to 2 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling.

Revisions and editing

Writer has revised thoughtfully with multiple changes that add to the ideas or clarity of the writing. Writer has visited the ACE Center as required.

Format

The writer has clearly typed both the rough draft and the final draft, in 12 point Times Roman and has included his/her name, course, and date. The item was submitted online and via paper.