Unacceptable skills application
(N/A)
Limited skills application
Evidence of skills application
Clear & complete skills application
Typed, Times Roman (or Calibri), 12 pt, double spaced; 1" margins
Meets page number minimum
Content: Mostly 3rd person; non-biased research
Minimum number of sources cited & used, no internet sources. Quality of sources.
Works Cited page. MLA style.
Information appropriately researched & documented
demonstrates appropriate use of paraphrasing, driect & indirect quotes
In general, sources used connect to & help prove thesis
Parenthetical citations match Works Cited entries
Sources correctly documented on Works Cited page
Thesis clearly introduced in opening & restated in closing
Engaging attention-getter in opening
Thesis clarified, explored, explained, developed
Content flows logically & smoothly
Smooth & logical transitions between paragraphs
Avoids repetition, awkward or confusing sentences
Effective paragraph development
Thoughtful, engaging, clear conclusion
Use of correct grammar & spelling
Use of correct verb tense & voice