Due in 15 hours - 6 page paper on pollution

Criteria

A

Meets and Exceeds Assignment Requirements

Integrity of Controversy

(15%)

· Controversy Question was clearly stated.

· Controversy question was unbiased and in question form.

· Facts, not opinions are listed.

Analysis of Controversy

(25%)

· Major players involved in the controversy were clearly presented.

· Relevant facts were complete and cited.

· Side one- supporting arguments; strongest listed first; then second argument etc.

· Side two supporting arguments; strongest first then; then second argument etc.

· Opposing arguments were represented fairly.

Opinion and Rationale

(25%)

· Opinion was clearly stated and identified in the first sentence.

· Rationale was clear, ranked and based on credible information.

· Opposing arguments were represented fairly.

· Informed opinion written in paragraph form.

· Narrative includes both supporting and opposing arguments.

· Informed opinion was persuasive.

Mechanics

(15%)

· Essay shows evidence of authorial style: word choice is accurate, appropriate, and imaginative.

· Sentence structure is varied and essay is virtually free of grammar and surface errors.

· Tone and diction are appropriate to academic audience.

· It follows rules for grammar, spelling, and usage.

· Writing has a polished and elegant style.

Research

(20%)

· Sources are cited correctly using APA style in reference page.

· In text citations are appropriate.

· paraphrases and quotes used appropriately