Minimum Length: two double-spaced pages in MLA format; do not exceed five pages
CORRECT
MLA FORMAT - 10 pts.
~ Correct header
~ Correct heading
~ Title is in correct placement, font
~ Double spaced
~ Correct margins
Introduction
- 15 pts.
~
Interesting/adequate opening; uses a definite strategy, provides any needed
background
~
Thesis statement is:
clearly worded
focus for paper
forceful, deliberate,
strategically placed
Body
Paragraphs - 25 pts.
~ support thesis statement
~ contain an implied or explicit
topic sentence
~ fully developed with necessary details,
examples, explanation, development that are “real,” clear, concrete and
specific
Coherence
& Unity - 25 pts.
~ information is in a logical, interesting
order & sequence
~ no illogical OR
unnecessary statements to distract
~ paper is fluent; flows with
adequate transitions
~ ideas are easily followed
Grammar
& Mechanics - 15 pts.
~ At the LEAST, the essay has NO:
misspelled OR misused words
fragments OR comma splices OR run-on sentences
faulty tense
shifts
pronoun/antecedent
errors
vague
pronoun references
Conclusion
- 10 pts.
~ intelligent, relevant, compliments the
paper
~ leaves reader with positive
impression of composition as a whole
In addition, an
"A" paper contains exemplary language, correct usage, and keen
insight. Though these traits are ideal, they are often the ones that separate a
paper that is exceptional or outstanding from a paper that is merely very good.
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