evaluation argument paper.
Evaluation Argument
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Introduction: has a hook and is engaging? Sets up context? Evaluation is of something specific, not a broad issue or category? |
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Target audience awareness |
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Clear and direct qualitative thesis statement near the beginning? |
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Clear and focused criteria near the beginning? |
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Structure/organization, focus/clarity: stays on topic and follows criteria? |
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Support/explanation: avoids summary? Depth and specific examples and details? Logical? Quotations sandwiched appropriately and cited properly using MLA format? Individual thinking is evident? Doesn’t rely on sources too much? |
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Voice/tone: distinctive? Engaging? Consistent? Appropriate for audience? |
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Counterarguments: considers other viewpoints and handles them appropriately? |
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Conclusion: engaging? Wraps things up clearly? |
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Mechanics (grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, etc.) are sound? Works cited pages is done correctly? |
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