I. CONTENTS/DEVELOPMENT (20 points possible)
1. Directly responds to the topic assigned/chosen: YES SOMEWHAT NO (-3)
2. Claim stated clearly: YES SOMEWHAT NO (-3)
3. Providing evidence to support claim: YES SOMEWHAT NO (-5)
The evidence is: EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR NONE (-3)
Ideas are: RELEVANT ACCURATE ADEQUATE (-2)
4. There is a clear introduction: YES NO (-1)
5. The introduction creates interest for reader: YES SOMEWHAT NO (-1)
6. Is your conclusion clear? YES SOMEWHAT NO (-2)
II. ORGANIZATION/STRUCTURE (20 points possible)
1. Does it follow the he classical pattern of an argument
Is there background/summary of topic: YES SOMEWHAT NO (-5)
Is there a refute clearly stated: YES NO (-5)
Do the reasons support claim: YES SOMEWHAT NO (-8)
2. Use of transitions: YES SOMEWHAT NO (-2)
III. EXPRESSION (5 points possible)
1. Your writing style is: EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR (-5 pattern of errors)
2. Grammar problems include: Verb Tense (VT) Subject Verb Agreement (AGR)
Subject Pronoun Agreement (SPAGR) Fragment (FRAG) Run On (RO)
Comma Splice (CS) Abbreviation (ABBREV) Capitalization (CAP) Punctuation (P)
Awkward Phrasing (AWK) Spelling (SP) Wrong Word (WW)
Other ________________________________
IV. MLA FORMAT (5 points possible)
1. Font in 12 and Times New Roman YES NO (-2)
2. Heading and Header: YES PARTIAL NO (-1)
3. Double Spaced: YES NO (-1)
4. Margins Correct: YES NO (-1)
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Content _____________ Expression_________
Organization_____________ Format____________
Overall _________
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WHAT YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE
____ 1. Make sure you respond directly to assigned topic
____ 2. Make explicit connection between events and consequences to show analysis
____ 3. Provide more specific relevant and accurate information to support thesis
____ 4. Proofread and correct paper before submission.
I. Introductory paragraph
A. Hook:
B. Response to hook
C. Topic–background
D. Subject—lead to thesis
Claim (thesis):
II. Background information (summary of article or explanation of issue—can be 1-2
paragraphs)
III. Anticipation of objections (Refute) or the other side to the argument (2-3 ideas). Do
not respond to the refute. Must be a stand alone idea to show the opposing side.
The following paragraphs are your reasons where you provide evidence to support your claim.
Follow the S.E.E. method (Statement of opinion, Example, Explanation of example) or use the
Signal Sandwich (opinion, signal into source, the evidence (quote), explanation). You should
have at least two developed paragraphs to prove your claim.
IV. Evidence (fact) –paragraph development
V. Evidence (example)—paragraph development