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3
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4
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Position Statement
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Statement of position cannot be determined.
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Position is stated, but not consistently maintained.
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Position is clearly stated and consistently maintained. References to the issue at hand are missing.
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Position is clearly stated and consistently maintained. Clear references to the issue are stated.
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Supporting information
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Evidence does not support the argument.
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Argument is supported by limited evidence.
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Evidence clearly supports the position; but there is not enough evidence.
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Evidence clearly supports the position; evidence is sufficient.
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Organization
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Lack of organization and structure.
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Poorly developed argument structure.
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Argument structure is okay but lacks clarity.
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Structure and argument are clearly developed.
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Tone of Letter
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Tone is not appropriate to the purpose of the letter.
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Tone does not contribute to the persuasiveness of the letter.
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Tone enhances persuasiveness, but there are inconsistencies.
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Tone is consistent and enhances persuasiveness.
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Matters of Correctness (Grammar, punctuation, spelling)
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Lack of proper sentence structure and four or more errors in M of C.
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Sentence structure is weak and two or three errors in M of C.
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Sentence structure is generally correct with only one error in M of C.
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Sentence structure is correct and no errors in M of C.
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Total---->
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