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CRITERIA
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Organization |
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Effective thesis statement |
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Effective introduction |
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Effective paragraph development |
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Paragraph unity |
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Effective transitions between sentences (coherence) |
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All sentences relate to the thesis |
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Logical arrangement of main points |
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Forceful conclusion |
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Content |
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Thorough exploration of the subject |
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Quality research (and no more than 60% of the essay) |
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Quality insight (approximately 40%) |
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The paper accomplishes its objective as stated in the thesis. |
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Subject matter is presented in an interesting and informative way. |
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No documentation problems |
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Diction (no jargon, slang, clichés, etc.) |
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Bibliography |
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Proper format--alphabetical, margins, etc. |
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Appropriate and varied sources |
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Bibliography page is complete |
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Correct punctuation on the bibliography page |
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Grammar |
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Correct punctuation |
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Correct spelling |
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Correct capitalization |
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Proper sentence structure |
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Usage |
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Proofreading |
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