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The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
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The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, 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 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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Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. More than the 5-paragraph report (+8)
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Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported. 5-paragraph report.
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Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported. 5-paragraph essay.
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Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic. Less than a 5-paragraph essay.
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All supportive facts are reported accurately.
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Almost all supportive facts are reported accurately.
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Most supportive facts are reported accurately.
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NO facts are reported OR most are inaccurately reported.
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The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."
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The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends.
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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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