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CATEGORY (100 pts total)
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Full Points
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75% of points
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50% of points
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10% to 0 points
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Definition of the Issue/Problem
65 pts ____
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*exceptional introduction that grabs interest of reader and states topic.
**thesis is exceptionally clear, arguable, well-developed, and a definitive statement.
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*proficient introduction that is interesting and states topic.
**thesis is clear and arguable statement of position.
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*basic introduction that states topic but lacks interest.
**thesis is somewhat clear and arguable.
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*weak or no introduction of topic.
**paper’s purpose is unclear/thesis is weak or missing.
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Paper Overall Organization
Development of Thesis (follows guidance)
5 pts ____
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*excellent topic with ideas that impact reader.
**exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough development of thesis with excellent transitions between and within paragraphs.
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*good summary of topic with clear ideas.
**clear and logical order that supports thesis with good transitions between and within paragraphs.
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*basic summary of topic with partial ideas.
**somewhat clear and logical development with basic transitions between and within paragraphs.
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*lack of summary of topic
**lacks development of ideas with weak or no transitions between and within paragraphs.
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Style/Voice/Sentence Structure
10 pts ____
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*style and voice are not only appropriate to the given audience and purpose, but also show originality and creativity.
**word choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic and varied.
***sentence structures are clear, active (subject-verb-object - SVO), to the point
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*style and voice appropriate to the given audience and purpose.
**word choice is specific and purposeful, and somewhat varied throughout.
***sentences are mostly clear, active SVO, and to the point.
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*style and voice somewhat appropriate to given audience and purpose.
**word choice is often unspecific, generic, redundant, and clichéd.
***sentences are somewhat unclear; excessive use of passive or first person voice.
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*style and voice inappropriate or do not address given audience, purpose
**word choice is excessively redundant, clichéd, and unspecific.
***sentences are very unclear.
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Grammar/Usage/
Mechanics/Proof Reading
10 pts ____
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*control of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
**almost entirely free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
***no proof reading errors, {poor proof reading(PPR)}
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*may contain few spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.
**1 – 3 PPR
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*contains several spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors which detract from the paper’s readability.
**4+ PPR
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*so many spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors that the paper cannot be understood.
****No evidence of proof reading
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Citation in-text Format
5 pts ____
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*conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources are perfect.
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*conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources with minor exceptions.
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*frequent errors in APA format.
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*lack of APA format/numerous errors.
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References/Bibliography
5 pts ____
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*entries entirely correct as to APA format.
** Exceptional number of sources used.
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*entries mostly correct as to APA format.
** Sufficient number of sources used.
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*frequent errors in APA format.
** Barely adequate number of sources used.
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*lack of APA format, numerous errors.
** No sources cited
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