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To earn a passing grade (a C, 140-159 points) you must fulfill the minimum requirements of the essay:
_____ stay within the word limits: at least 1500 words, no more than 2500 words.
_____ introduce, and possibly define, the focused issue you are exploring in this project. The issue should be reflected in the title and introduction.
_____ provide the answer to your research question in the form of a claim that you will argue and support with evidence.
_____ do not use “I” if at all possible; do not use “you”
_____ provide evidence to support the claim
_____ use at least six (6) outside sources.
_____ address a specific audience without saying “my audience is…”
_____ address alternative perspectives and counter-arguments, usually this is referred to as the rebuttal section
_____ provide a clear organizational structure to the project
_____ check that sentences are complete with a subject and agreeing verb (no fragments or run-on sentences).
_____ check that there are properly capitalized words and end of sentence punctuation.
_____ write in an intelligible manner (not have so many grammar, mechanics, etc. issues that make the meaning of the text incomprehensible)
To earn an above average grade (a B, 160-179 points) you will also need to:
_____ discuss how and why the topic is controversial. Why does your proposed audience care about this topic? Or why should they care?
_____ develop a robust argument with well applied evidence
_____ provide a variety of “types” of evidence (statistics, testimony, facts, anecdotes, etc.)
_____ make evidence relevant to the paragraph’s main point and the project’s overall claim
_____ make evidence appropriate for the project’s topic, audience, and purpose?
_____ provide detailed connection/description of how the evidence supports the point/reason/claim
_____ provide evidence for the rebuttal argument
_____ evaluate evidence used by opposing parties
_____ motivate the audience to read with an introduction that does the following based on the needs of the rhetorical situation:
_____ introduces the main topic and the purpose of the project.
_____ makes the reader attentive and receptive to both the topic and the author.
_____ grabs the reader’s attention.
_____ gives a brief history of the topic to justify its importance to the audience.
_____ lists or outlines the sources used in the project.
_____ wrap-up the text in a conclusion that does the following based on the needs of the rhetorical situation:
_____ Sum up your arguments.
_____ Associate the opposition with negative connotations.
_____ Arouse sympathy for the topic.
_____ Motive the audience to action.
_____ focus each paragraph with a single clear organizing point and discuss details, examples, and evidence that support the point.
_____ provide a variety of sentence styles and lengths.
_____ make sentences are tight and concise (no redundant or awkward words or phrases).
_____ check that there are no pronouns with unclear referents.
_____ use words correctly and consistently in their meanings.
_____ follow the submission policies:
_____ double-space your document, provide one-inch margins
_____ include your name, the date, the class section #, the assignment name, and your project title at the top of the document.
_____ use a standard, 12-point font (such as Times New Roman).
_____ follow MLA guidelines as for in-text citations
_____ follow MLA guidelines as for reference list (bibliographic citations)
To earn an excellent grade (an A, 180-200 pts) You will also need to demonstrate careful attention to your writing arrangement, style and tone:
_____ make each paragraph clearly function as a part of the project’s argument.
_____ provide clear transitions between the paragraphs above and below that show how each paragraph’s main points are related to one another.
_____ make sentences clearly flow from one to another, occasionally using transitional words and phrases.
_____ make sentences sound crisp and flow smoothly (when read aloud, sentences sound appealing).
_____ check for no spelling or typographical errors.
_____ check that there are no dangling or misplaced modifiers.
_____ make sure commas are used to help the syntax and meaning of the sentence.
You cannot earn a B or an A without also completing all the requirements in the earlier grade groupings.
To earn a passing grade (a C, 140-159 points) you must fulfill the minimum requirements of the essay:
_____ stay within the word limits: at least 1500 words, no more than 2500 words.
_____ introduce, and possibly define, the focused issue you are exploring in this project. The issue should be reflected in the title and introduction.
_____ provide the answer to your research question in the form of a claim that you will argue and support with evidence.
_____ do not use “I” if at all possible; do not use “you”
_____ provide evidence to support the claim
_____ use at least six (6) outside sources.
_____ address a specific audience without saying “my audience is…”
_____ address alternative perspectives and counter-arguments, usually this is referred to as the rebuttal section
_____ provide a clear organizational structure to the project
_____ check that sentences are complete with a subject and agreeing verb (no fragments or run-on sentences).
_____ check that there are properly capitalized words and end of sentence punctuation.
_____ write in an intelligible manner (not have so many grammar, mechanics, etc. issues that make the meaning of the text incomprehensible)
To earn an above average grade (a B, 160-179 points) you will also need to:
_____ discuss how and why the topic is controversial. Why does your proposed audience care about this topic? Or why should they care?
_____ develop a robust argument with well applied evidence
_____ provide a variety of “types” of evidence (statistics, testimony, facts, anecdotes, etc.)
_____ make evidence relevant to the paragraph’s main point and the project’s overall claim
_____ make evidence appropriate for the project’s topic, audience, and purpose?
_____ provide detailed connection/description of how the evidence supports the point/reason/claim
_____ provide evidence for the rebuttal argument
_____ evaluate evidence used by opposing parties
_____ motivate the audience to read with an introduction that does the following based on the needs of the rhetorical situation:
_____ introduces the main topic and the purpose of the project.
_____ makes the reader attentive and receptive to both the topic and the author.
_____ grabs the reader’s attention.
_____ gives a brief history of the topic to justify its importance to the audience.
_____ lists or outlines the sources used in the project.
_____ wrap-up the text in a conclusion that does the following based on the needs of the rhetorical situation:
_____ Sum up your arguments.
_____ Associate the opposition with negative connotations.
_____ Arouse sympathy for the topic.
_____ Motive the audience to action.
_____ focus each paragraph with a single clear organizing point and discuss details, examples, and evidence that support the point.
_____ provide a variety of sentence styles and lengths.
_____ make sentences are tight and concise (no redundant or awkward words or phrases).
_____ check that there are no pronouns with unclear referents.
_____ use words correctly and consistently in their meanings.
_____ follow the submission policies:
_____ double-space your document, provide one-inch margins
_____ include your name, the date, the class section #, the assignment name, and your project title at the top of the document.
_____ use a standard, 12-point font (such as Times New Roman).
_____ follow MLA guidelines as for in-text citations
_____ follow MLA guidelines as for reference list (bibliographic citations)
To earn an excellent grade (an A, 180-200 pts) You will also need to demonstrate careful attention to your writing arrangement, style and tone:
_____ make each paragraph clearly function as a part of the project’s argument.
_____ provide clear transitions between the paragraphs above and below that show how each paragraph’s main points are related to one another.
_____ make sentences clearly flow from one to another, occasionally using transitional words and phrases.
_____ make sentences sound crisp and flow smoothly (when read aloud, sentences sound appealing).
_____ check for no spelling or typographical errors.
_____ check that there are no dangling or misplaced modifiers.
_____ make sure commas are used to help the syntax and meaning of the sentence.
You cannot earn a B or an A without also completing all the requirements in the earlier grade groupings.
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