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Structure

 

 The essay has a clear intro, body, and conclusion. The intro grabs the reader’s attention. There is a logical flow from sentence to sentence and from paragraph to paragraph. A clearly expressed central idea pulls the whole essay together. The writer has successfully incorporated both questions into a complete, balanced essay. Out of 5:
Inquiry/Development The writer develops his/her central idea throughout the essay, providing details, context, and analysis that reveal a purpose and that show evidence of true examination and substantial, complex thinking. The writer fully and completely considers each question, using evidence to support his or her assertions. Out of 5:
Mechanics (sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, word choice, spelling) The writer uses clear and complete sentences and a variety of sentence types. Grammar and punctuation adhere to academic standards and conventions. There is evidence of proofreading: Spelling errors and typos are rare or nonexistent. Word choice shows careful attention to language. Out of 3:
Improvement The writer has substantially improved the draft during the revision process. Clear effort was made to incorporate feedback and turn the draft into something better. Out of 2:
Total Points (out of 15)

 

 

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