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