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| Context |
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| Theme or idea supported by
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| Topic paragraph hooks reader. |
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| Clear relationship of the writer to the
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| Sources |
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| Essay responds appropriately to given
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| Topic is narrow and developed. |
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| Contains a central theme or idea. |
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| Theme or idea supported by
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| Topic paragraph hooks reader. |
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| Writer's perspective is fresh and
engaging. |
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| Organization |
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| All paragraphs support/contribute to
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| Paragraphs are arranged in a logical
order/flow |
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| Smooth transitions and links between
paragraphs |
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| All paragraphs support/contribute to
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| Paragraphs are well developed through
analysis. |
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| Style |
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| Consistent voice/tone in essay. |
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| Writer's logic is clear and concise. |
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| Vivid, precise word choice. |
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| Sentence lengths vary. |
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| Essay is convincing/reader friendly. |
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| Sentence level errors. (Punctuation,
sentence frags, etc. |
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| Word-level errors. (Careless word choice,
spelling, subject/verb agreement. |
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| Other: |
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| Delivery |
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| Functional and consistent layout,
expecially headings. |
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| Attention to the physical presentation
(typography, paper quality, binding, etc.). |
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