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.5 (10%) Information presented is accurate and can readily be tracked to original sources. Vancouver style used for references Minimal use of personal experience or opinion. .3 (6%) Referencing style other than Vancouver used. Not all statements are supported with references. Some errors in formatting .15 (3%) Article is based mostly on opinion and limited references used 0 (0%) No references or sources mentioned Balance Points: .5 (10%) – Equal time (words and number of points) is spent exploring positive and negative effects. Points: .25 (5%) One side of the debate is presented in a logical supported manner. Points: .15 (3%) Many points presented with little depth or exploration of consequence Points: 0 (0%) Assignment does not address ethical considerations. Conventions Points: .25 (5%) – Spelling, grammar and presentation conventions are adhered to. Points: .15 (3%) Presentation does not conform with typical magazine standards. Errors in formatting or spelling are minor and do not detract from readability. Points: .08 (1.5%) Spelling and formatting errors make reading the assignment difficult. Standard conventions are not adhered to. Points: 0 (0%) Building conclusions Points: 1 (20%) Paragraphs build on each other towards the conclusion Each paragraph has a clear thesis sentence. The paragraphs build towards the conclusion. Paragraphs are ordered in a logical manner and are linked to improve readability. Ideas are appropriate and clearly Points: .6 (12%) Paragraphs link but ideas are not always presented logically presented. The link between one idea and the next is not always apparent. Points: .3 (6%) The conclusion appears to 'come out of nowhere'. The paragraphs each present a new point but are not linked to one another. Points: 0 (0%)