Final essay rubric

Grading Rubric for Final Essay


Requirements for Essay
not done
needs work
fair
good
Opening paragraph has thesis




Thesis clearly articulates your claim




Thesis is an argument NOT a fact




Each body paragraph has a main idea that is focused your thesis




You have paraphrased your source material




Each body paragraph has transitions that connect ideas




Each body paragraph is focused on one main idea




Body paragraphs flow from one to the other with a logical order




Source material is given a context and analysis




There is no needless repetition




Each body paragraph has support




Counter argument (CA) is clear




CA is refuted




4-6 Sources are used in the text




Sources are introduced




7 citations in text correctly




MLA citation is used for sources




Grammar errors are at a minimum and show proofreading efforts




essay is formatted correctly with double spacing and with no extra spaces between paragraphs. There is a title, 12 pt font and 1” margins




Spell check has been used




Essay is a minimum of 1500 words




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