Mechanics (Grammar, Punctuation, etc.) Have you proofread your sentences carefully to detect and correct errors in sentence completeness (fragments, run-ons)? subject/verb agreement? pronoun reference (be sure all pronouns have only one antecedent)? modifiers (adjective/adverb form; misplaced and dangling modifiers)? verb tense? punctuation? Where appropriate, have you eliminated unnecessary words? varied your syntax, sentence length, and word choice? put parallel thoughts into parallel form? checked to see that comparisons are worded logically? preferred active to passive verb forms? Have you checked your words to be sure that they are correctly spelled and used? Have you consulted a dictionary? Thesaurus? appropriate? (Avoid inappropriate slang, trite expressions and clichés.) Have you used the proper format? Is your paper typed, double-spaced with 1½-inch margins, in 12-point font, with page numbers and name on all pages? in line with APA style for quotes, citations, reference list, etc.? Information Sources Have you properly attributed all quotes and paraphrases of other's work? Have you checked your sources to see that they are sufficiently numerous, authoritative, various, relevant, and timely? Evaluating Academic Writing Criteria for Grading: A. Assignment (parameters, instructions, purpose) M Mechanics (grammar, style, usage, format) O Organization (thesis, introduction, body, conclusion, paragraphing, transitions) T Thought (analysis, research, content, creativity, logic) Characteristics of the "Excellent" Paper (A) [exceeds expectations for graduate work] A to the assignment fully addresses its purpose • Response follows instructions regarding length, number of sources, etc. • Paper Tone and approach are appropriate for and sensitive to the needs • target audience’s Choice of topic meets and exceeds the expectations • instructor’s The topic is distinguished from the central thesis • paper’s M Format follows appropriate guidelines (MLA, APA, instructor's own) • Usage is correct and language is appropriate and unbiased (gender, culture) • Punctuation, spelling, capitalization, etc., are correct; paper was carefully proofread • Sentences are clear, varied, and concise •
Mechanics (Grammar, Punctuation, etc.) Have you proofread your sentences carefully to detect and correct errors in sentence completeness (fragments, run-ons)? subject/verb agreement? pronoun reference (be sure all pronouns have only one antecedent)? modifiers (adjective/adverb form; misplaced and dangling modifiers)? verb tense? punctuation? Where appropriate, have you eliminated unnecessary words? varied your syntax, sentence length, and word choice? put parallel thoughts into parallel form? checked to see that comparisons are worded logically? preferred active to passive verb forms? Have you checked your words to be sure that they are correctly spelled and used? Have you consulted a dictionary? Thesaurus? appropriate? (Avoid inappropriate slang, trite expressions and clichés.) Have you used the proper format? Is your paper typed, double-spaced with 1½-inch margins, in 12-point font, with page numbers and name on all pages? in line with APA style for quotes, citations, reference list, etc.? Information Sources Have you properly attributed all quotes and paraphrases of other's work? Have you checked your sources to see that they are sufficiently numerous, authoritative, various, relevant, and timely? Evaluating Academic Writing Criteria for Grading: A. Assignment (parameters, instructions, purpose) M Mechanics (grammar, style, usage, format) O Organization (thesis, introduction, body, conclusion, paragraphing, transitions) T Thought (analysis, research, content, creativity, logic) Characteristics of the "Excellent" Paper (A) [exceeds expectations for graduate work] A • Response to the assignment fully addresses its purpose • Paper follows instructions regarding length, number of sources, etc. • Tone and approach are appropriate for and sensitive to the target audience’s needs • Choice of topic meets and exceeds the instructor’s expectations • The topic is distinguished from the paper’s central thesis M • Format follows appropriate guidelines (MLA, APA, instructor's own) • Usage is correct and language is appropriate and unbiased (gender, culture) • Punctuation, spelling, capitalization, etc., are correct; paper was carefully proofread • Sentences are clear, varied, and concise
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