10 pts
20 pts
25 pts
30 pts
Do you think the writer clearly explains or describes the concept? Does the writer give at least 3 solid reasons/examples/points to explain the concept? Does the writer use the appropriate vocabulary? SCORE:
Is there a clear thesis statement & 3 topic sentences? Is the essay divided into an introduction, body, and conclusion? Do the title, introduction and conclusion work together to present/sum up the main points? SCORE:
2 pts
5 pts
15 pts
Does the writer include information from 2 other sources (websites, articles, etc.) to help visualize or explain the concept? Does the author appropriately quote and cite the authors using footnotes and a bibliography in the MLA style? SCORE:
8 pts
Does the writer clearly state his/her perspective on the topic? Are the ideas easy to understand? Are the sentences varied and interesting? SCORE:
Are there spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors? Are there grammar errors, such as fragments, run-ons, comma splices, or subject-verb agreement? Do these errors make the writing difficult to understand? SCORE:
1 pts
4 pts
Does the writer follow the guidelines to use 1 inch margins, double space the essay, and indent 5 spaces for the first line of a new paragraph? SCORE: