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Writing Assessment Criteria Guide

The writer states the topic, but not the reasons. The thesis is clear and mentions the main points of the argument. There are few grammatical errors. They do not detract from the meaning of the piece. The writer uses precise, clear language that indicates a strong knowledge of the topic.

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Writing Assessment Criteria Guide

The writer states the topic, but not the reasons. The thesis is clear and mentions the main points of the argument. There are few grammatical errors. They do not detract from the meaning of the piece. The writer uses precise, clear language that indicates a strong knowledge of the topic.

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The writer includes an


Introduction interesting lead and states the

topic. The reasons are mentioned. The thesis is clear and mentions the main points of the argument.
Body Paragraphs

He or she states the topic, but not the reasons. The paragraph does not set up the paper.

The writer does not list the reasons or provide a thesis statement. The introduction is unclear.

The writer includes a lead that excites the readers interest. He or she moves beyond stating their topic to include facts, quotes, or emotional aspects.

Conclusion

Each paragraph clearly states the reason and provides evidence, such as: facts, details, personal experience, a micro-story, survey, poll, etc. The last sentence links back to the main point. The writer sums up the argument by restating their reasons and thesis or by calling for action. The end does not leave the reader hanging. There are few grammatical errors. They do not detract from the meaning of the piece. Punctuation is used consistently. Word choice is precise.

Each paragraph provides Reasons are Reasons are presented in a little evidence. The unclear. Evidence is logical order. Several writer does not link back sparse. Paragraphs pieces of evidence are to the topic. The reasons do not connect back included. The writer are vague and too to the topic. considers the significance similar. of the data as part of a bigger picture. The writer does not The writer does not The writer sums up their restate the reasons or sum up the main argument and thesis. The paragraph argument. The restates reasons/thesis. The begins or ends using conclusion is writer includes a call to language that is not inaccurate, unclear, action that motivates the representative of a writer and brief. reader and applies to the (E.g., These are my reasons why world at large.
you should....).

Conventions

Several grammatical errors detract from the meaning. Punctuation is inconsistent Word choice is not precise.

There are several grammatical errors. Commas, capitalization, and other forms of punctuation are not consistent.

There are no grammatical errors. Punctuation is used correctly. The writer uses precise, clear language that indicates a strong knowledge of the topic.

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