Your grade is based on your achievement in the following areas.
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Evaluative Standards |
A Superior Exceeds Standards |
B Good Meets Standards |
C Acceptable Meets Some Standards |
D Needs Improvement Meets A Few Standards |
F Not Acceptable Standards Are Not Met |
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Argument: Thesis and Development Contextualized and qualified thesis; original, nuanced, and sophisticated argument that develops clearly and reasonably; frame of reference and significance are convincingly stated. Argument anticipates and addresses both major and subtle objections. |
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Support: Evidence, Analysis, Citations Evidence is pertinent to argument and deeply engaged; evidence drives argument. Relationship between ideas and support is explained in a nuanced fashion. |
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Organization: Essay Structure and Paragraphs Essay structure reflects logical and organic progression of argument. Paragraph logic is expressed through transitions and signposting, and furthers development of argument. Paragraphs are well-organized and sentences flow. Conclusion synthesizes the argument’s greater implications. |
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Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling The paper shows a comprehensive command of vocabulary, syntax, and grammar and contains appropriate and effective sentence structures. There is accuracy in mechanics and, when appropriate, citations. |
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Formal Citation Styles The paper incorporates appropriate sources; in-text and bibliographic citations are appropriately formatted |
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