Reading Philosophies

Essay Content

The description of the approaches and personal preference is clear, coherent, and cohesive; five or more references are cited. Higher-order thinking is evident.

Organization and Effectiveness

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

All format elements are correct.

Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)

In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.