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2 Developing Has written a thesis statement (at least inferable), using appropriate language (although not necessarily with the best choice of words); may use passive voice verb(s) Consequences of issue are vague or confusing
3 Satisfactory Has written a thesis statement (at least inferable), using appropriate language (although not necessarily with the best word choice); at least one active verb At least one consequences of the issue is presented
4 Proficient Has an understandable thesis statement, using some strong language, active verb(s), and appropriate descriptive words and / or phrases
5 Excellent Has a clear thesis statement, using strong language, active verb(s), and appropriate descriptive words and / or phrases
TOTAL (100%)
Short and long terms implications of issue are clearly outlined and linked together Two or more thoughtful discussions and/or recommendations are convincingly presented Details and ideas are carefully arranged to add interest and clarity Ideas and details build towards a convincing argument for the discussion and recommendations Sentences are clear, complete and of varying lengths. Writing is interesting and convincing
One or two appropriate discussions and/or recommendations are presented Details and ideas are well organized with a beginning, middle and end Ideas generally relate to the discussions and recommendations being presented Sentences are complete and well-constructed. There are attempts at making the writing interesting
Organization (20%)
Details and ideas are roughly arranged in a workable order Writing is sometimes off topic
Many run-ons, fragments and awkward phrasings making it hard to read the paper
Sentences are generally well constructed but there may be one or two runon, fragments or awkward sentences
There are a couple of spelling, punctuation and/or grammatical errors Uses at least 4 sources evenly in the paper Paper has no more than 2 parenthetical errors Paper has no more than 4 cited page errors according to APA guidelines
No evidence of sources APA Citations (20%) Paper has more than 4 parenthetical errors Paper has more than 8 cited page error according to APA guidelines
Uses at least 2 sources evenly in the paper Paper has no more than 4 parenthetical errors Paper has no more than 8 cited page errors according to APA guidelines
Uses at least 3 sources evenly in the paper Paper has no more than 3 parenthetical errors Paper has no more than 6 cited page errors according to APA guidelines
Uses at least 5 sources evenly in the paper Paper has no more than 1 parenthetical error Paper has no more than 2 cited page errors according to APA guidelines