Add 250 words in 1.5 hrs

Criteria

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Total Points

Adherence to Assignment

5

All of the requirements have been met. Required number of topic sentences (I, II…) and support (A, B… & 1, 2…) are present. Complete sentences are used for the Topic Sentences (I, II…) and Supporting Sentences (A, B…)

4

Most of the requirements have been met. May be missing a piece of support (A, B) or (1,2)

3

Some of the requirements have been met. Missing required number of Topic Sentences, some sentences are not complete or detailed enough

1

Very Few requirements have been met

5

MLA Formatting

20

Entire outline following the formatting provided in Sample. All quotes or paraphrased material from either the essay in textbook or Time article are cited correctly. Works Cited Page follows outline.

15

MLA formatting is mostly followed. Maybe one or two small errors. Works Cited Page is included.

10

MLA formatting has 3-5 or more errors.

Works Cited Page is included

5

MLA Formatting contains 6 or more errors or Works Cited Page is missing.

20

Thesis Statement

20

This outline has a thesis that is convincing, and the writer’s ideas are fresh and mature

15

This outline has a thesis that is developed with noticeable coherence.

10

This outline presents a thesis that either suggests a plan of development that isn't carried out or presents a thesis that is vaguely worded or weakly asserted.

5

This outline presents a thesis that is neither thought out nor viable, or it is missing entirely.

20

Topic Sentences (Roman Numerals)

20

Each Topic Sentence (I, II…) is in direct support of the thesis statement. The sentence is detailed and conveys the writer’s idea with sophistication.

15

Each Topic Sentence (I, II…) is in direct support of the thesis statement. The sentence is adequate at conveying the writer’s ideas.

10

Some topic sentences (I, II…) are generalized or unconvincing.

5

Topic Sentences are illogical or rambling in nature

20

Supporting Evidence (Letters/Numbers)

20

Supporting sentences (A, B…) and Evidence (1,2…) for those supporting sentences are provided for each topic sentence and thoroughly and sophisticatedly develop/support the writer’s idea for that section of the outline.

15

Most supporting sentences (A, B…) and Evidence (1,2…) for those supporting sentences are provided for each topic sentence and adequately develop/support the writer’s idea for that section of the outline.

10

Some supporting sentences (A, B…) and Evidence (1,2…) for those supporting sentences are provided for each topic sentence and but the support is somewhat generalized.

5

Topic Sentences are not supported in a satisfactory manner. This may include a lack of enough support or a lack of logical support.

20

Use of Transitions

10

Transitions are used between Topic sentences (I, II…).

Transitions and Pointing Words are used throughout the support (A, B... & 1,2…)

7

Transitions are used between most Topic sentences (I, II…).

Transitions and Pointing Words are used throughout most of the support (A, B... & 1,2…)

5

Transitions are rarely used between Topic sentences (I, II…).

Transitions and Pointing Words are rarely used throughout the support (A, B... & 1,2…)

0

No transitions or Pointing Words are used in the outline.

10

Sentence Structure, Grammar, and Mechanics

5

Demonstrates control sentence structure, word usage and mechanics. Flaws presents are insignificant and do not affect the writer’s ability to communicate the purpose of the outline.

4

Demonstrates control of sentence structure, word usage and mechanics, despite an occasional flaw, contribute to the writer’s ability to communicate the purpose of the outline

3

Errors in sentence structure, word usage and mechanics, sometimes interfere with the writer’s ability to communicate the purpose of the outline.

1

Multiple errors in sentence structure, word usage and mechanics, frequently occur and interfere with the writer’s ability to communicate the purpose of the outline.

5