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Introduction with Thesis Statement
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___Need to expand introduction
___Weak or missing thesis statement
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___Weak or bland opening
___Could expand intro.
___Need to mention title and author
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Good introduction
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Interesting opening; introduction starts broad and narrows to a strong thesis statement; effective development
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Organization and Focus
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___Under-developed body paragraphs detract from flow of paper
___Tangents detract from logical progression
___Body paragraphs don't support thesis statement
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___Need to improve topic sentences
___Need to wrap up body paragraphs more effectively
___One or two paragraphs need work / lapses in logical flow
___Need to rethink order of body paragraphs
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Body paragraphs are well organized; good topic sentences
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Effective, logical order of body paragraphs; essay builds to strongest point; effective topic sentences and clincher sentences for every body paragraph
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Depth of Analysis and Support
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___Weak analysis; lack of depth and development
___Plot summary
___Need supporting quotations
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___Need more supporting details, examples, and quotations
___Ineffective quotations (illogical selection or poor fit or length)
___Need to elevate level of thinking/exploration
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Writer has strong grasp of material, but could dig deeper in spots; good support, including effective quotations
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Writer seems like an expert; thorough analysis; imaginative, original ideas; specific support throughout; useful quotations
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Conclusion
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Need to bring closure, make discussion come full circle
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Weak development; too abrupt
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Good conclusion
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Starts with reworded thesis statement; broadens out; leaves the reader with something to ponder
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Writing Style and Voice
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___Elevate diction, including verbs
___Vary sentences
___Improve transitions
___Writing lacks energy
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Need to work more on this
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Good, but could still improve
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Strong verbs; elevated diction; smooth transitions; varied sentences; logical flow; voice comes across strongly
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