CRTW 201 :
Essay Two – Critique and Argument
SCORING GUIDE
NAME: _______________________
INTRODUCTION AND
THESIS/ARGUMENT:
(20 points)
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Introduction
includes clear and
accurate summary of argument
First thesis
contains the result of standards analysis and controlling idea of essay
thesis states a
clear position; conclusions reveal
depth of thought
thesis clearly
focuses on analysis of development of critical thinking
analysis is
sophisticated and addresses the subject in
depth
Second thesis
clearly identifies your position on the issue, a thesis that captures the
complexity of the issue.
ORGANIZATION/PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT:
(10 points)
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essay progresses by
clearly-ordered steps
paragraph topics
clearly relate to standards as
applied to the essay in the analysis section of the assignment, and then to
argument development in the last section of assignment
essay contains
logical development of thought –
progression of ideas is clear
transitional
expressions used effectively
paragraphs discuss only one main idea and are fully developed
EVIDENCE/SUPPORT:
(45 points)
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thesis (position,
stance) in both analysis and argument sections is
sufficiently supported
body includes
frequent use of summaries or
concrete examples
evidence is
relevant and
clearly connected to supporting each
standard, and each reason
all assertions about one’s thinking are supported with concrete,
relevant examples
analysis includes
all standards were applied in developing
the evaluation
and possibly some impediments
all major assertions
are fully supported with concrete evidence
SENTENCE GRAMMAR AND
WORD CHOICE:
(15 points)
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sentences
grammatically correct (no run-on sentences, comma splices,
non-parallel syntax,
subject/verb disagreement, etc.)
word choice
appropriate (precise, clear) for the
audience and purpose
sentences are
complete (have subjects, verbs, and are not dependent)
sentences are complex and varied;
style is sophisticated; diction is appropriate
understanding is not hindered by a lack of
clarity and
precision
MECHANICS AND MLA
FORMAT:
(10 points)
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sentences punctuated and capitalized correctly; words spelled correctly
TOTAL:
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PAPER TURNED IN ON
TIME (HARD COPY/TURNITIN):
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FINAL GRADE (100
points possible):
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