CRITERIA FOR PAPERS %

CONTENT 25

A thought-provoking paper; skilful analysis that demonstrates some thinking and imagination; assertions that are backed up by evidence, if necessary;
avoidance of generalizations that cannot be proven; mastery of the details; willingness to consider different perspectives, to include complexities in
your argument; subject matter that addresses the assignment.

ORGANIZATION 25

A focused thesis that is developed throughout the paper; sentences that follow logically; coherent, focused paragraphs with topic sentences and
effective transitions; a conclusion that does not simply restate the thesis, but brings the parts of the essay together and provides closure.

MECHANICS 25

Generally free of mechanical errors such as run-on sentences, misused commas, misplaced modifiers, etc.; strong, direct, active sentences that contain
a clear subject and an appropriate verb with an obvious connection to the object when one is required.

CITATIONS 25

An effective voice that engages the reader; a writing style that avoids needless repetition and redundancy; carefully considered vocabulary.

Footnotes or endnotes and bibliography, when necessary, that use the specified format (APA); all sources of information and ideas cited. Follows the
prescribed format (APA).

TOTAL 100
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