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supported with evidence. At the weak end of the satisfactory range, documents may provide only generalized discussion of ideas or may provide adequate discussion but rely on weak support for arguments. little or no support, as in summaries or narratives that fail to connect observations to argument through analysis. STYLE Documents use a writing style with word choice appropriate to the context, genre, and discipline. Sentences should display complexity and logical structure. Documents rely on word usage that is inappropriate for the context, genre, or discipline. Sentences may be overly long or short with awkward construction. Documents may also use words incorrectly. MECHANICS Papers will feature correct or presentation of ideas. At the weak end of the satisfactory range, papers may contain a few spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors that remain unobtrusive and do not obscure the paper’s argument or points. Papers contain so many mechanical or grammatical errors that they impede the reader’s understanding or severely undermine the writer’s credibility. THESIS EVIDENCE ORGANIZATION MECHANICS (written work only) “A” range Clearly stated in introduction and conclusion Accurate Arguable Significant: makes insightful connections to course questions and themes Specific Relevant to thesis Explained clearly, using digestive sentences Clear intro, body, conclusion Develops argument persuasively, using effective transitional sentences Shows connections between evidence and thesis Citation is thorough and consistent with MLA Style Few, if any errors in spelling and grammar Meets length requirements (within a half-page over or under) “B” range Stated in introduction and conclusion Makes solid connections course questions and themes Solid, relevant evidence, but occasionally under developed Clear intro, body, conclusion Develops argument clearly, often using transitional sentences Usually shows connections between Some citations are missing or inconsistent with MLA sty Some errors in spelling and grammar Meets length requirements (within a half-page over or under
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