(N/A)
Contains points that are not understandable and have no relevance, topic sentences are missing, no continuity.
20 pts
Some points are unclear or poorly organized, topic sentences are poor, lacking reflection and explanation.
35 pts
Clearly demonstrates 3 well organized main pointscontaining topic sentences while making interesting and thought-provoking points.
50 pts
There are 5 spelling, usage, or grammar errors. (-1 PER ERROR)
5 pts
There are a few obvious, glaring errors. (-1 PER ERROR)
7 pts
There are no errors throughout the entire paper.
10 pts
x (-1 PER ERROR)
Poorly organized, neither informative nor entertaining, does not connect to the rest of the paper.
Small errors and omissions, redundant, too short, or lacking analysis. Either entertaining or informative, but not both.
Both informative and entertaining. Draws the reader in to the topic while sumarizing and wrapping up the paper.
Much of the content strays from the main topic or the thesis statement is missing altogether.
Somewhat on topic, but thesis does not match up with the body of the paper.
Clearly adheres to a simple, well stated, all-encompassing thesis statement which summarizes and previews the paper.
Too much of the proper format is missing or poorly done.
Close to proper format, but missing some elements.
12 pts
600 words, double spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman with title page, and works cited all done properly.
30 pts
40 pts