remarks

Category

Unacceptable (0-2)

Needs Improvement (3-6)

Good (7-8)

Excellent (9-10)

Points Earned

Thesis (x3)

Thesis is missing

Thesis lacks clarity or is not well-developed

Thesis adequately states the student's argument

Thesis clearly & logically states the student's argument

24/30

Structure (x3)

Structure is illogical or significantly hinders understanding

Arguments are difficult to identify; ideas are disjointed

Evidence is provided & is relevant to the thesis, but transitions and connections are lacking

Arguments are well integrated; ideas flow logically; main points are identifiable

24/30

Analysis (x3)

No examples are used to support arguments; analysis is missing or incorrect

Few or weak examples are given to support main points

Examples are given to support most points, but not all; analysis lacks originality

All main points are supported with evidence and include original analysis

9/30

Mechanics (x1)

Incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and use of standard English grammar hinders understanding

Several instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar

Few instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar

No or very few instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar

10/10