| 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Uses a variety of sources as directed; uses credible sources, gives credit to sources in essay | Does not follow directions, need to use more credible sources | Uses too few or poor souces; does not document sources in essay |
| x2 Backs up thesis with ample facts |
Uses some facts to backup argument; needs more | Few if any specific facts or information is used in the essay; too general |
| x2 Good structure; a clear opening, body, and summary/conclusion; essay is easy to follow |
Needs to be better organized, difficult to follow; the point of the essay is unclear | Poorly organized and written; lacks order and clarity; little evidence of efort or preparation |
| x2 Follows directions as given; i.e., summarize, compare/contrast, critique, etc |
There is evidence of an attempt to follow the directions | Does not follow given directions |
| 1-2 grammtical/mechanical errors | 3 grammatical/mechanical errors | 4 or more grammaitical/ mechanical errors |
| Essay is written in the words of the student, typed | Portions of essay are simply copied from sources | Much of the essay is simply copied, not typed |
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