Grades for Essay #1

FYI -- Here is the Grading Breakdown for Essay #1:


Name, Title, Handed in on Time (5 pts)

Met the Word Count Requirement (10 pts)

Fulfilled the Assignment (5 pts)

Thesis is Specific and Analytical (10 pts)

Argument Needs to be Proven (5 pts)

Argument Proven by End of Essay (10 pts)

Paragraphs are Organized in Logical Way (5 pts)

Body Paragraphs have Strong Topic Sentences (5 pts)

Body Paragraphs have Strong Ending Sentences (5pts)

Body Paragraphs Balance Description & Analysis (10 pts)

Introduction Catches Readers’ Attention (5 pts)

Conclusion Leaves Something to Think About (5 pts)

Writing is Clear, Fluid, Grammatically Correct (10 pts)

Writing is Interesting, Varied, Polished (10 pts)