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Argument
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Essay is based on a
precise, well-defined, and original argument 5 Points
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Essay is based on a
clear yet general argument 4 Points
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Essay is based on a
vague or irrelevant argument 3 Points
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Essay has no argument
2 Points
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Analysis
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Essay contains a strong
analysis that demonstrates command of the ideas and
information involved in the assignment 5 Points
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Essay contains an analysis
that demonstrates a basic understanding of the ideas
and information involved in the assignment 4 Points
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Essays contains an
incomplete analysis that has some factual errors or
errors in interpretation 3 Points
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Essay lacks an analysis
and does not respond to the assignment 2 Points
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Development & Support
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Essay consistently
advances a fully persuasive argument through well-chosen
evidence from the appropriate texts 5 Points
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Essay advances a clear
argument with evidence chosen from the appropriate texts
4 Points
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Essay relies too heavily
upon summary or makes statements without supporting
evidence 3 Points
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Essay lacks a clear
analysis and/or includes evidence taken from inappropriate
sources 2 Points
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Structure
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Essay moves smoothly
from one paragraph to another; essay has a clear introduction,
body of supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion 5 Points
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Essay has some awkward
transitions between paragraphs; essay has a clear introduction,
body of supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion 4 Points
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Essay has some awkward
transitions between paragraphs; essay lacks a clear
introduction and/or conclusion 3 Points
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Essay has many awkward
transitions between paragraphs and lacks structure 2
Points
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Spelling & Grammar
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Essay lacks major errors
in grammar and/or spelling; essay demonstrates a strong
writing style 5 Points
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Essay has some errors
in grammar and/or spelling 4 Points
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Essay contains awkward
sentences, grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and
incorrect word choices 3 Points
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Essay contains major
grammatical errors and spelling mistakes; essay contains
many awkward sentences and phrases 2 Points
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