10 pts
20 pts
25 pts
30 pts
Do you think the writer clearly explains and fully develops the different positions on the issue? SCORE:
Is the synthesis clear and easy to follow? Are paragraphs unified around a single topic and cohesive? Is the issue (and the opposing positions) introduced effectively? Is the plan - chunking or comparing - readable with helpful transitions? SCORE:
2 pts
5 pts
15 pts
Are there at least 3 credible, relevant sources that are used effectively? Is MLA Style followed correctly in citations and the Works Cited page?
8 pts
Does the writer remain fair, balanced and unbiased? Does the writer keep his/her opinion out?
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?