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CATEGORY
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5
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3-4
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2
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1
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Introduction (Organization)
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The introduction clearly states the thesis and previews the structure of the paper or provides background information. It lists the 3 differences you will be discussing
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The introduction states the thesis and previews the structure of the paper or provides background information. It lists 2-3 of the differences but is not particularly inviting to the reader.
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The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper/background info nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.
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There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.
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Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)
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Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Writer makes 2-3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Writer makes 4-5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Writer makes more than 5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Flow & Rhythm (Sentence Fluency)
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All sentences sound natural and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud. Each sentence is clear and has an obvious emphasis.
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Almost all sentences sound natural and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud, but 1 or 2 are stiff and awkward or difficult to understand.
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Most sentences sound natural and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud, but several are stiff and awkward or are difficult to understand.
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The sentences are difficult to read aloud because they sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or difficult to understand.
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Support for Topic (Content)
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There are at least 3 relevant, telling, quality details that give the reader important info; goes beyond the obvious or predictable. A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.
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Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported.Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.
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Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported.Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy.
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Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
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Sequencing (Organization)
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Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. Clear point by point or block pattern is used: Intro, Similarities, 3 differences, conclusion
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Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting. Attempts a point by point or block by block pattern.
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Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader. No clear point by point or block by block pattern.
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Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
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Conclusion (Organization)
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The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at." Writer restates 3 differences and the thesis.
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The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends. Attempt at restating thesis and 3 differences.
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The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.
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There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.
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