Criteria
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Expectations
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Mark
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Thinking
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research is current and sufficient to thoroughly support thesis
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evidence is relevant and thoroughly supports main points and thesis
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arguments are unified and cohesive.
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arguments clear, assertive, expand and support thesis thoroughly
a minimum of 3 cases are mentioned in detail |
/30
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Commun-ication
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Writing Mechanics: paragraphing, sentence structure, spelling, grammar and punctuation
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Style: readability,
variety of sentencing and coherence
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/30
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Applica- tion |
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Introduction: thesis is clear and specific, main arguments are clearly
outlined, interesting; of sufficient length
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Conclusion: clearly summarizes
key arguments, unified; connects to thesis
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Body: provides sufficient
context for sources and evidence, analysis is insightful and effective
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/40
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