english 124 essay 4

Yes

No

Yes

meet the minimum page requirement. Note: Incomplete pages do not count as whole pages (e.g. 2 ½ pages do not equal to 3 pages)

Somewhat

within 1/2 page

No

outside range by over ½ page

Yes

include introductory and concluding paragraphs that accomplish appropriate narrative purposes, sufficiently introducing the topic and logically guiding the reader toward the thesis and concluding the essay by restating main idea and ending on so “So what? / Who cares?” question

Somewhat

underdeveloped introduction or conclusion

No

ineffective or missing introduction or conclusion

Yes

include a focused, debatable, and specific thesis statement that addresses the underlined sentence in the prompt

Somewhat

thesis implied

No

no clear thesis or thesis doesn’t show a response

Yes

include developed body paragraphs using textual evidence and explanation that provide sufficient support for your thesis statement; analysis is reasonable and credibly developed

Somewhat

analysis simplistic, repetitive, or underdeveloped; examples and details ill-chosen or confusing

No

body paragraphs are not developed enough to show support for the thesis

Yes

present a clear argument. This includes clearly articulating your points throughout the essay. Note: Awkward syntax and incorrect grammar can impede the clarity of your ideas

Somewhat

pockets of clarity due to difficulties with syntax/diction/grammar

No

grammatical/syntactical errors very distracting and argument as a whole is difficult to follow

Yes

meet the essay’s objective by addressing the underlined section of the essay option and sufficiently addressing all of the points outlined in that essay option; structure is clear and logical

Somewhat

argument insufficiently addressed in areas; structure and logic unravel with no clear connections between points

No

argument doesn’t follow what is being asked on the prompt; ideas in random order that makes it difficult to follow the argument/logic

Yes

incorporate the required type and number of sources from our textbook based on the prompt’s directions

Somewhat

used at least half of the sources required

No

little to no sources used

Yes

include proper MLA formatting and citation guidelines. This includes choosing appropriate quotes, integrating them correctly and effectively, and properly formatting works cited entries on a works cited page

Somewhat

minor formatting or citation errors: quotes dropped in or not adequately followed up to show support; works cited page has some errors, such as punctuation, titles not in quotes or italicized (based on the type of source), and not listing sources alphabetically

No

major formatting and citation errors present: quotes missing around passages cited from texts, parenthetical citation missing, quotes dropped in without parenthetical to show author’s name, works cited page not cited properly, such as information missing from citation