Academic+Rubric

=Effectiveness _________25=
 * Use of credible and relevant sources (R-2c)
 * Makes use of good argument design (A2-A3, 67-85)
 * Effective use of specific and relevant evidence and quotes that advance the thesis
 * Effective analysis of evidence and quotes that connects to thesis (MLA-1c, 356-58)
 * Paper’s ability to support thesis throughout all 5 paragraphs

=Format ______15=
 * Introduction**  **______10**
 * Interesting, relevant title
 * Effective Audience Attractor (C2-a, 14-15)
 * Thesis: Well located, specific, debatable, clearly written (C2-a, 14-17)
 * Structure** **______15**
 * 3 fully developed body paragraphs with topic and closing sentences
 * Topic and Closing Sentences directly refer to the thesis
 * Each paragraph directly supports the thesis
 * Logical and effective ordering of body paragraphs
 * Thoughtful conclusion; goes beyond re-statement (C2-c, 17)
 * Writing Style** **______15**
 * Concise and Clear, avoid vague and awkward phrasings
 * Adopt an assertive and non-argumentative tone (A2, 67-69)
 * Readable with smooth transitions (flow) between sentences & paragraphs (C4-d, 34-35)
 * Avoid excessive quoting (MLA-3, 362-364)
 * Avoid first and second person, contractions, superlatives
 * Grammar** **______10**
 * Spelling
 * Word choice
 * Consider: Punctuation, run-ons, fragments and sentence structure
 * Consistent verb tense, Verb-Subject Agreement, pronoun agreement
 * Editing and Revising** (C3, 18-23) **______10**
 * Final draft reflects peer suggestions and edits (5pts.)
 * Improvement from rough draft (5 pts.)
 * Times New Roman, 12 point, double spaced, 1” margin, pagination, header, title format
 * Research: w/ at least 2 cited sources
 * Citations: In-Text and Works Cited MLA style (MLA-4, 370 & 378)
 * Quotes formatted correctly and integrated with signal phrases (MLA-3a, 3b 362-369)
 * Length: __2.5- 4 pages__. (avoid unnecessary spacing)

_________100 pts.