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Essay should be written in third person Criteria 0 points 1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points Attention Grabber No submission The introductory paragraph is not interesting AND is not relevant to the topic. The author has an interesting introductory paragraph but the connection to the topic is not clear. The introductory paragraph has a hook or attention grabber, but it is weak and rambling for the audience. The introductory paragraph has a strong hook or attention grabber that is appropriate for the audience. This could be a strong statement, a relevant quotation, statistic, or question addressed to the reader. Position/Thesis No submission No thesis statement is included in the introduction. The body and conclusion are not linked to position nor is there a logical structure to essay. Provides a vague or inaccurate thesis statement in introduction and supporting paragraphs and conclusion do not fully connect to the topic/position put forth in the introduction. Includes a thesis statement in introduction and supporting paragraphs and conclusion analyze and support the topic/position put forth in the thesis statement. Essay lacks organization and flow. Includes a thesis statement in introduction and supporting paragraphs and conclusion analyze and support the topic/position put forth in the thesis statement. Essay is clearly structured and maintains a logical flow of thoughts throughout. Support for Position No submission Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real‐life experiences). Includes 2 pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real‐life experiences) that support the position statement. Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real‐life experiences) that support the position statement. Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real‐life experiences) that support the position statement. The writer anticipates the reader's concerns, biases or arguments and has provided at least 1 counter‐argument. Audience No submission It is not clear who the author is writing for. Demonstrates some understanding of the potential reader and uses arguments appropriate for that audience. Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential reader and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments. Anticipates reader's questions and provides thorough answers appropriate for that audience. Essay Length No submission Less than 250 words. 250-499 words. 500-749 words. 750+ words Sources No submission Many sources are suspect (not credible) AND/OR are not cited correctly. Most sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly. All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and most are cited correctly. All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly. Originality No submission Little originality apparent in the writing assignment. Fair amount of originality apparent in the writing assignment. Good amount of originality apparent in the writing assignment. High amount of originality apparent in the writing assignment. Overall Mechanics / Professionalism No submission Essay contained many grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors, demonstrating a lack of professionalism Essay included some grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors, distracting from professionalism Essay was mostly free of grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors, demonstraing professionalism No errors in mechanics or professionalism. Follows the conventions of written English.