the author's position. evidence supports the author's position. supports the author\'s position. Opposing Viewpoint Rebuttal paragraph is highly effective. Rebuttal paragraph is effective. Rebuttal paragraph is minimally effective. Rebuttal paragraph is not effective. Accuracy All supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately. Almost all supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately. Most supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately. Most supportive facts and statistics were inaccurately reported. Sequencing Arguments and support are provided in a logical order that makes it easy and interesting to follow the author's train of thought. Arguments and support are provided in a fairly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to follow the author's train of thought. A few of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem a little confusing. Many of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order; distracting the reader and making the essay seem very confusing. Conclusion The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position. The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated within the first two sentences. The author's position is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning. There is no conclusion - the paper just ends. Formal Voice - No Contractions (didn’t, can’t, etc.) - No I, you, we, us, etc. Paper maintains a formal voice throughout the entire paper. Most of the paper uses a formal voice. Some of the paper follows formal voice, but it is inconsistent. Multiple errors in formal voice. Sources/Citations All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly. Uses at least four sources. All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and most are cited correctly. Uses three sources. Most sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly. Uses two sources. Many sources are suspect (not credible) AND/OR are not cited correctly. One source is used. Audience Demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential reader and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments. Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience. Demonstrates some understanding of the potential reader and uses arguments appropriate for that audience. It is not clear who the author is writing for.
Sentence Structure All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure. Most sentences are well-constructed and there is some varied sentence structure in the essay. Most sentences are well constructed, but there is no variation is structure. Most sentences are not well-constructed or varied. Grammar & Spelling Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Capitalization & Punctuation Author makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the essay is exceptionally easy to read. Author makes 1-2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the essay is still easy to read. Author makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader\'s attention and interrupt the flow. Author makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader\'s attention and interrupt the flow. Quality of Information Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. Paragraph Construction All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. Paragraphs included related information but were typically not constructed well. Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs. Internet Use Uses internet time efficiently. Usually utilizes the internet efficiently. Occasionally able to use the internet effectively. Needs assistance or supervision to research. _____/5 Proof of revision _____/12 Creative title, Times New Roman font, size 12, double space _____/25 Must use 5 Quotes (5 points each) _____/45 Must use at least 3 paraphrases per main point (5 points each) Total = ________/175 *Outline and highlighted sources will be a separate grade*