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Exemplary

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Unacceptable

General purpose, specific purpose, central idea stated

(15 Points)

15 points

10 points

5 points

0 points

Stated the general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea clearly and in the appropriate form

Stated the general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea but not in the appropriate form

Stated either the general purpose, specific purpose, and/or central idea incorrectly

Missing these three statements

Summary of main points of introduction (10 points)

10 points

8 points

5 points

0 points

Includes central idea and summary of key points

Missing central idea but includes summary of key points

Unclear statements of central idea and key points do not match the Key Points in the Body

Missing central idea and summary of key points

Main points and supporting points stated (27 Points)

27 points

20 points

15 points

7 points

Three key points with two supporting points each stated in complete sentences

Three key points with one supporting point each stated in complete sentences

Two key points with one supporting point each stated in complete sentences

Missing two key points or stated in unclear sentences

Supporting sources included (18 points)

18 points

12 points

6 points

0 points

Two supporting sources included for every supporting point

One supporting source included for every supporting point

Only one supporting source included for the outline

Missing any supporting source

Summary of

Conclusion (10 points)

10 points

8 points

5 points

0 points

Complete conclusive statement – summarizes central message, includes a call for action

Summarizes central message, but no call for action

Incomplete conclusive statement

Missing conclusive statement

Mechanics (10

Points)

10 points

8 points

5 points

2 points

Student makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Format (10 Points)

10 points

8 points

5 points

2 points

The paper is written in proper format. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly.

The paper is written in proper format with only 1-2 errors. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and most are cited correctly.

The paper is written in proper format with only 3-5 errors. Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly.

The paper is not written in proper format. Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly.