Organization Has a recognizable thesis, clearly Is organized from a main idea Lacks evidence of an attempt to 30% (13.5pts) stated. Have paragraphs that are organized adhere to a main idea. Has well-constructed paragraphs that around recognizable topics. Paragraphs are somewhat organized are organized around recognizable All paragraphs relate logically to the around recognizable topics, though topics. thesis. main idea may be difficult to All paragraphs move seamlessly from Have transitions between most discern. one to the next. paragraphs. Many or all of paragraphs do not Is arranged in a logical manner, Is arranged in a logical manner, seem to relate to the thesis. appropriate to the audience, purpose. appropriate to the audience and Has an introduction and conclusion, Has an effective and engaging purpose, for the most part. though one or both may need to be introduction. Has an appropriate introduction. strengthened. Has a conclusion that brings the issue Has an appropriate conclusion. full circle, illuminates the overall significance, and provides a sense of closure. Have no serious errors in grammar, Has no more than two three serious Have four or more serious errors Grammar, APA, – punctuation, mechanics, or spelling. errors in grammar, punctuation, in grammar, punctuation, 20% (9 pts) mechanics, or spelling mechanics, or spelling.
Organization 30% (13.5pts) Has a recognizable thesis, clearly stated. Has well-constructed paragraphs that are organized around recognizable topics. All paragraphs move seamlessly from one to the next. Is arranged in a logical manner, appropriate to the audience, purpose. Has an effective and engaging introduction. Has a conclusion that brings the issue full circle, illuminates the overall significance, and provides a sense of closure. Is organized from a main idea Have paragraphs that are organized around recognizable topics. All paragraphs relate logically to the thesis. Have transitions between most paragraphs. Is arranged in a logical manner, appropriate to the audience and purpose, for the most part. Has an appropriate introduction. Has an appropriate conclusion. Lacks evidence of an attempt to adhere to a main idea. Paragraphs are somewhat organized around recognizable topics, though main idea may be difficult to discern. Many or all of paragraphs do not seem to relate to the thesis. Has an introduction and conclusion, though one or both may need to be strengthened. Grammar, APA, 20% (9 pts) Have no serious errors in grammar, punctuation, mechanics, or spelling. Has no more than two – three serious errors in grammar, punctuation, mechanics, or spelling Have four or more serious errors in grammar, punctuation, mechanics, or spelling.
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