Grading Rubric

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INTRODUCTION





Contains a thesis
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Captures the reader’s attention
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BODY





Each paragraph relates to thesis
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Transitions are used effectively
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Contains supportive details
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Information covers the topic
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Word usage is correct
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WRITING IS





Concise
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Clear
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Grammatically and mechanically correct
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Sentence structure is correct
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Punctuated properly
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Checked for spelling
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CONCLUSION





Conclusions are drawn from body
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Paper is written in MLA format
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