Homework

Evaluation Criteria

Topic: The role of beverages industry in US Economy

Weighting

Title page

5%

Table of contents

5%

Introduction

·      The introduction should grab the reader's attention; set up the direction your argument, will take, and lead into your essay.

·      Your introduction should clearly identify the topic of your essay and include a brief outline of what the essay will cover

·      Your introduction is a buildup of the topic, a stage of bringing your reader into the essay's argument.

·      (Note: The title and first paragraph are of your essay are probably the most important elements. In the first paragraph, you either gain the reader's interest or you can lose it.)

10%

Main body

·      The main body of the essay will give details of the overall topic.

o   A critical evaluation of the topic.

o   Individual paragraphs should be focused on a single idea that supports your essay argument. Paragraphs should begin with topic sentences. Support assertions with evidence, and expound your ideas in the clearest, most sensible way.

·      You'll need to read widely in order to gather creditable sources on your topic. As you integrate research into your topic, quote briefly from a wide variety of sources. This will indicate that you are familiar with the topic and have read around the topic showing you are knowledgeable, and gives the essay credibility.

45%

Conclusion

This summarizes or restates the main idea of the essay. You want to leave the reader with a sense that your essay is complete.

· Restate the strongest points of your essay that support your main idea.

· Conclude your essay by restating the main idea in different words.

· Give your personal opinion or suggest a plan for action.

20%

References

Updated and corrected references, in your text where necessary and full reference page. Referencing must be written in APA format.

·      ( No more than 3 internet references, plus a minimum of 6 references from the refereed journals)

15%

Total

100%