Dimension 1:
Grammar and mechanics There are no more than 2 total errors and none of them are fragments or run on sentences There are 2-4 errors and none are fragments or run on sentences There are 5-8 errors in total. There are more than 8 total errors.
Dimension 2:
Focus; thesis;
organization Thesis is clear and concise; transitions are used; clear focus throughout Some focus issues that are not too distracting; fuzzy thesis; still organized Organization issues including paragraphing; thesis unclear; transitions are elementary Major errors in organization; thesis is not there or vague; no use of transitions
Dimension 3:
Support; examples; discussion There are multiple examples of support There may be just one example per paragraph. There are some examples of support, but not in all paragraphs. There is very little support, detail or example.
Dimension 4:
Introduction; conclusion The intro. Is catchy; contains thesis; matches the conclusion; sophisticated Intro and conclusion do their job Intro and conclusion are present but inadequate for paper’s style Either or both are absent or unrecognizable in purpose
Dimension 5:
Content; ideas Full discussion of ideas; clarity; sophisticated style Slightly less sophisticated than a “4” score Paper is adequate in content without going above and beyond; style issues Paper has major issues in content, areas left out, incomplete thoughts, etc.
“Comparison/Contrast Essay”
Dimension 6: Word Sophisticated words;
Choice/Sent. Style much variety in style Some variety in vocab
And sent. Style Basic sent. Style not at level
Automatic Deductions:
Incorrect use of font; typestyle; margins; cover page; spacing_DEDUCT UP TO 15_______________
Incorrect length of essay (less than 2 full pages)DEDUCT_UP to 50____________
Essays of 2 full pages will receive a maximum “B” grade; 3 full pages or more can/MAY receive an “A” grade
Total Score___________/150
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