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The introductory paragraph has a strong hook or attention grabber that is appropriate for the audience. This could be a strong statement, a relevant quotation, statistic, or question addressed to the reader.
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The introductory paragraph has a hook or attention grabber, but it is weak, rambling or inappropriate for the audience.
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The author has an interesting introductory paragraph but the connection to the topic is not clear.
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The introductory paragraph is not interesting AND is not relevant to the topic.
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The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed.
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The thesis statement names the topic of the essay.
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The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic.
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The thesis statement does not name the topic AND does not preview what will be discussed.
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All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
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Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
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At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position.
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Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.
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A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected
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Transitions show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety
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Some transitions work well, but some connections between ideas are fuzzy.
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The transitions between ideas are unclear OR nonexistent.
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The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position. Effective restatement of the position statement begins the closing paragraph.
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The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph.
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The author's position is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning.
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There is no conclusion - the paper just ends.
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Demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential reader and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments. Anticipates reader's questions and provides thorough answers appropriate for that audience.
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Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience.
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Demonstrates some understanding of the potential reader and uses arguments appropriate for that audience.
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It is not clear who the author is writing for.
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Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Paper is typed, double-spaced, and five paragraphs long. The outline is also included.
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Paper is typed, but not double-spaced. The essay is four to five paragraphs long. The outline is included.
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Paper is not typed, but is double-spaced. The essay is four to five paragraphs long. The outline may or may not be included.
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Paper is not typed and not double-spaced. The essay is less than five paragraphs and the outline may or may not be included.
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