Unacceptable skills application
(N/A)
Limited skills application
Evidence of skills application
Clear & complete skills application
Typed, Times Roman, 12 pt, double spaced
7-10 pages, exclusing Works Cited page
Content: 3rd person, non-biased research
Minimum of 8 sources cited & used, 6 of which are critical
Works Cited page
Proper binder, appropriately organized
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
Copies of sources, labeling, highlighted parts, dividers used
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