Essay

Title: ____________________________


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Intro & Thesis
Background details are a random collection of information, unclear, or not related to the topic. Thesis is vague or unclear.
Introduction adequately explains the background, but may lack detail. Thesis is somewhat unclear..
Introduction creates interest and provides basic background information. Thesis clearly states the position
Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest. Contains detailed background information. Thesis clearly states a significant position.
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Thesis Support (Body Paragraphs)
Poor development of ideas. No attempt to explain argument/main point(s).
Main points are stated but lack details, connection to thesis not always clear.
Main points relate to thesis and are supported.
Well developed main points directly related to the thesis. Supporting examples are concrete and detailed.
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Conclusion
Paper just ends.
Conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all loose ends.
Conclusion effectively summarizes topics.
Conclusion effectively wraps up and goes beyond restating the thesis.
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MECHANICS Spelling, punctuation, capitalization
Distracting errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization.
A few errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization. (3-4)
Punctuation, spelling, capitalization are generally correct, with few errors. (1-2)
Punctuation, spelling, capitalization are correct. No errors.
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Format
Missing 3-4
Missing 2
Missing 1
Contains name, date, class, and a title.
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