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Score
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Thesis
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Analysis
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Formatting
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References
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90-100
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Thesis is clear, concise, and strong. It explicitly states what you are arguing in the rest of your paper.
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The paper uses great references to support the thesis argument. The analysis of the thesis is clear and well reasoned.
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The paper is properly formatted using MLA or Chicago style with no errors in punctuation and syntax. Paper meets assigned requirements such as page number and word count
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References are from reputable sources such as books and journal articles. They are properly cited both in-text and in the works cited or bibliography
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80-89
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Thesis is good but not as clear as an A paper. There are some generalizations in the thesis that keep it from being strong.
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The analysis does a good job trying to argue the thesis using evidence from references. However, the analysis is lacking and not as developed as an A paper.
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The paper is properly formatted using MLA or Chicago style. There are a few errors in the punctuation, syntax, and spelling.
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References are from good sources but are not properly cited or referenced at different points in the paper.
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70-79
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Thesis is present but is generic and general. Thesis is general and does not provide a clear statement of what is going to be argued in the paper.
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The analysis is general and generic. It looks more like reporting and summarization rather than supporting the thesis statement.
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The paper is not properly formatted using MLA or Chicago style. There are errors in punctuation, syntax, and spelling that distract from the argument.
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References do not demonstrate adequate research and/or are not properly cited or referenced at different points in the paper.
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60-69
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Paper is lacking an original thesis and is more of a summary or report.
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Paper is lacking supporting evidence and analysis is poor.
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Improper formatting of MLA and Chicago with lots of formatting errors.
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Inadequate references such as blogs and websites only.
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59 and below
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Paper has no evidence of a thesis.
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Analysis of the thesis is missing.
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Improper formatting.
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No adequate references used in the paper.
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