Government homework for Eng.Kelvin

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Content and Development

0 to 50 points

· All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

· Content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

· Major points are stated clearly and are supported by professional literature and logic.

· Meaningful use of source material and analytical reasoning to elaborate upon the topic or theme.

· Research is adequate and timely for the topic.

· The context and purpose of the writing is clear.

Organization

0 to 20 points

· The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

· Ideas flow in a logical sequence.

· The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.

· The paper’s organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose.

· Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and direct the flow of thought throughout the paper.

· The conclusion logically derives from the paper’s ideas.

· The conclusion reviews the major points toward the appropriate audience.

Format

0 to 10 points

· The paper includes a title page, 1-page bibliography, and at least 2 full pages of content and is submitted as a Word document.

· The paper is organized effectively and uses reader-friendly aids (e.g., section summaries, tables of contents, indices, appendices, etc.) when appropriate.

· The reference page contains at least 5 scholarly sources.

· The paper follows current Turabian format guidelines.

· The paper is written in 12-pt Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins.

· The work is original, giving credit to all borrowed ideas.

Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling

0 to 10 points

· Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

· Spelling is correct.

Readability and Style

0 to 10 points

· Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

· Sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong and varied structure.

· Sentence transitions are present and direct the flow of thought.

· Words used are precise and unambiguous.

· Authoritative, persuasive, statesmanlike voice.

Total

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