writing

Essay I

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Formatting of Essay – Follows MLA Expectations, Use ‘First Page Blueprint’ Handout – scored out of 5pts

Response to Assignment – Appropriately addresses the topic and follows basic requirements (page length, 4-5 body paragraphs, PIES structure, source use and citations) – scored out of 25pts

Quality and Clarity of Thought – Essay contains clear and complex thinking connecting to a specific thesis. BP’s focused on specific idea (in the P) that is thoroughly developed and with min 3 Source supports that connect to P– scored out of 25pts

Organization, Development, and Thought – Essay paragraphs follow discussed organizational methods from class. PIES is used and body paragraphs have balanced development of 1 specific point, source use in mid 1/3 – scored out of 25 pts

Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics – Essay is ‘clean’ and avoids errors. Successful editing necessary – scored out of 20pts