Assignment for History of the World

Content /23

Organization /9

Style/Mechanics /10

Format /8

Clearly identified thesis

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Each of the three main points is relevant to paper topic and enhances the argument of the paper

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Credible, authoritative research to support each of the three main points, cited in-text using APA formatting

3 marks for each citation used to support a main point; maximum of 15 marks

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6 7 8 9 10

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Main points are introduced (topic sentence/transition sentence)

1 2 3

Source materials are introduced

1 2 3

Main points are summarized (wrap-up sentence)

1 2 3

3rd person; expository rather than narrative

1 mark

Mastery of grammar, spelling, and punctuation is evident

1 2 3 4 5 6

(1 mark subtracted for each error)

Skillful use of tone, sentence structure, word choice; well suited to audience and purpose

1 2 3

Includes APA formatted Reference page with at least 3 entries, including at least one book OR periodical

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Title Page – Includes; Your name, student #, my name and course ID

1 mark

1 mark deducted if paper is submitted without a rubric