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Introduction/Organization
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There is no clear introduction
of the main topic. The paragraph does not flow well.
The sentences are not connected. The rest of the paper
is very basic and bland.
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The introduction vaguely
states the main topic but is not particularly inviting
to the reader. The introduction and remainder of the
follows the directions and the requirements are covered
but the ideas within the paragraphs and paper are disjointed.
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The introduction clearly
states the main topic and previews the structure of
the paper, but it is not particularly inviting. Some
effort is obvious in the introduction and paper. The
basic directions are followed, but the language and
ideas do not flow and connect smoothly throughout the
paragraphs and paper.
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The introduction and
body paragraphs are inviting, state the main topic,
contain original thoughts, and connects nicely.
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Grammar & Spelling
(Conventions)
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Writer makes more than
6 errors in grammar and spelling that distract the reader
from the content.
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Writer makes 4-6 errors
in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from
the content.
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Writer makes 1-3 errors
in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from
the content.
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Writer makes no errors
in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from
the content.
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Basic APA Format
and Academic Writing
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Most APA rules are
not followed ~1 inch margins ~12 point Times New Roman
~Running head correct ~page numbers ~reference page
correct ~title page correct Academic Writing ~Contractions
are used ~Pronouns are used ~Written in First Person
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Few APA rules are followed
~1 inch margins ~12 point Times New Roman ~Running head
correct ~page numbers ~reference page correct ~title
page correct Academic Writing ~No contractions ~Very
few pronouns ~Third Person (No I, me, we)
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Most APA rules are
followed ~1 inch margins ~12 point Times New Roman ~Running
head correct ~page numbers ~reference page correct ~title
page correct Academic Writing ~No contractions ~Very
few pronouns ~Third Person (No I, me, we)
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All APA rules are followed
~1 inch margins ~12 point Times New Roman ~Running head
correct ~page numbers ~reference page correct ~title
page correct Academic Writing ~No contractions ~Very
few pronouns ~Third Person (No I, me, we)
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Sources: APA Format
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There are not any quotes
used in the paper.
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Most sources listed
in the reference page are used as quotes in the text
and most are cited correctly. Most of the quotes are
on the reference page. There is at least 2-3 citations
in the paper.
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All sources listed
in the reference page are used as quotes in the text
and most are cited correctly. All quotes are on the
reference page. There are at least 4 citations/quotes
in the paper.
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All sources listed
in the reference page are used as quotes in the text
and cited correctly. All quotes are on the reference
page. There are at least 5 quotes in the paper.
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Conclusion
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There is no clear conclusion,
the paper just ends. The last paragraph does no wrap
up the main topic or theme of the paper.
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The conclusion is recognizable
but does not tie up several loose ends.
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The conclusion is recognizable
and ties up almost all the loose ends and restates the
main topic or theme of the paper.
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The conclusion is strong
and leaves the reader with a feeling of understanding
what the writer is "getting at." The main topic or theme
of the paper is restated and clarified, finalizing and
pulling the paper together.
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