Spring 2022

ENGL100. Final Assignment (20%) M1

Guidelines
• Work individually.
• Choose ONE topic.
Topic 1 (Process essay) Topic 2 (Cause / Effect essay)
How to create lasting memories of a trip? How has university changed your
personal characteristics?

• Write a well-organized 5 paragraph essay about the topic. Follow the outline that you created
in class in Week 14 (May 18, 2022). Your essay should be 500-520 words long.
• Use minimum ONE external source to support the ideas of your essay. It is recommended to
use AUM Library Database to find reliable sources. Provide citation(s) and reference(s).
• Format your assignment using APA guidelines (cover page, abstract, reference page, etc.)
• Submit your work on Moodle by 23:59 on May 24, 2022.

9-10
APA Information from one valid
scholarly, academic source is
introduced as direct quotation,
paraphrase or summary; AUM
Library source is used. It is
properly cited and
referenced as per APA
guidelines. APA style
formatting requirements are
followed.
Introduction Effective method of
introduction is used
(Story/Contrast/Question/Funn
el introduction, etc.) Thesis
statement is complete and
parallel.
Supporting Body paragraphs are well
paragraphs supported:
(20 points) major and minor supporting
details are
provided.
Supporting details are specific
and adequate. Citation is
adequate and appropriately
positioned. 18–20
Conclusion The main idea is restated in the
conclusion. Suitable method of
conclusion is used.
Unity The essay focuses on one idea;
it is on topic and shows clear
understanding of the subject
matter. Every supporting
sentence (including in-text
citation) directly explains or
proves the main idea. There are
no irrelevant sentences.
Citation is related to the topic
and well-integrated.
Coherence Information flows logically and
ideas can be followed easily.
There is a clear method of
organization (chronological
order, logical division of ideas
or comparison / contrast).
Coherence is enhanced through
repeated key nouns, consistent
pronouns and transition signals.
Transition words are used
appropriately.
Sentence The essay demonstrates
skills consistent control of grammar,
word usage, punctuation,
sentence construction and
spelling. Very few errors
found.
Word limit The essay is 500-530 words
long.
Originality Essay is original (not copied).
20% is deducted if the essay is off topic.
20% is deducted if the wrong essay pattern is followed.
Grading
6-8
There are some minor
problems with formatting
the paper. Reference and
in-text citations are
available with a few
flaws: inaccurately
referenced, incomplete or
wrong format of
citations /references). Sour
ce is scholarly.
The selected method of
introduction is trite and
not appealing. However,
thesis statement is
complete and parallel.
Body paragraphs are well
supported. However, the
selected citation is
irrelevant.
12–17
Conclusion repeats the
key ideas without
rephrasing them. Suitable
method of conclusion is
used.
There are one or two
irrelevant sentences,
including in-text citation.
Citation is partially related
to the topic and well-
integrated.
Ideas are logically
expressed, but there are
digressions. One method
of organization is applied.
A few ways of enhancing
text coherence (key nouns,
pronouns, synonyms and
transitions signals) are
used.
Transition signals are used
appropriately.
Occasional errors are
found. There are a few
problems with
capitalization and
punctuation. Some
sentences are
wordy. Words are not
always used accurately
and effectively.  confuse the reader.
The essay is 450-499
words long.
Larger part of the essay is
original.
3-5 2-0
Either reference or in- No in-text citation or
text citation is poorly reference is available. The
done. Source is non- document is not formatted
scholarly. There are in accordance with APA
major problems with style requirements.
formatting the
assignment (e.g. cover
page is missing)
One part of the Introduction is too short.
introduction is missing. Thesis statement is missing.
Or thesis statement is not
complete
Body paragraphs are Body paragraphs are not
partially supported. well supported. Main idea
Supporting details are is not developed or simply
too general and/or paraphrased multiple times.
inadequate. External Random ideas are listed.
source is not used to
support the ideas.
6–11 0–5
Not all the main points of Conclusion is too brief and
the essay are summarized does not summarize the
in the conclusion. Or The ideas of the essay.
essay has only one part
(e.g. summary without a
final remark)
The essay focuses on Student demonstrates lack
several ideas OR of understanding of the
includes many irrelevant topic. Supporting sentences
sentences. do not relate to the main
Citation is vaguely idea.
related to the topic and
badly integrated.
Ideas are not always Ideas are not logical.
logical and digressions Method of text organization
are common. Method of is missing. Ideas are
text organization is randomly presented.
unclear. There are no transition
Few ways of text signals nor other ways of
coherence are used. enhancing coherence.
There are mistakes in
using transition words.
Frequent errors are Sentence organization
found. Too vague or too impedes understanding. The
general vocabulary is essay contains either many
used. Words are mechanical errors or a few
repetitive and confusing. crucial errors that hinder
The essay contains the understanding or ability
several mechanical to see connections between
errors, which may thoughts. 
 
The essay is 350-449 The essay is shorter than 350
words long. words.
Some parts of the essay The biggest part of the
are copied and/or not essay is not original.
properly references. (Plagiarism report should
be filed in this case.)