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10 points |
Clear position statement is supported through a well-organized essay; provides a reasoned (clear and consistent) argument with supporting data; deals will all significant issues; offers analysis and reaches plausible conclusions; no conceptual errors. |
9 points |
Thesis statement is supported by an argument that may need better organization; uses contextual information from some of the collected data to support most of the arguments; offers analysis and reaches plausible conclusions; few conceptual errors. |
8 points |
Presents a thesis or a position; organized argument; offers analysis but with limited support; errors do not detract from conceptual understanding. |
7 points |
Thesis or position is not clearly defined or is missing altogether; little or no analysis; limited, if any, support provided; errors detract from conceptual understanding. |
6 points |
Does not provide a context or take a position. Rambles and does not refer to the context of the essay. |
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10 points |
Even coverage of all areas of study in the essay; where appropriate analyzes and summarizes various points of view; provides complete understanding of the issues and complexity involved. |
9 points |
Covers most areas of study in the essay; summarizes some different points of view; gives some evidence of knowledge of the issues and complexity involved. |
8 points |
Adequately covers most areas of the topic; provides sketchy evidence of knowledge of the issues and complexity involved. |
7 points |
Inadequately covers the topic or may cover only portions of the topic; incomplete and inaccurate evidence of knowledge of the issues and complexity involved. |
6 points |
Does little more than mention or repeat portions of the topic; simply restates the question. |
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10 points |
Provides relevant and specific examples and data; goes into depth; adds considerable, pertinent information. |
9 points |
Provides appropriate examples and data; goes into some depth. |
8 points |
Provides somewhat appropriate examples and data. |
7 points |
Provides limited examples and data; data is used ineffectively or inappropriately. |
6 points |
Most of the examples and data mentioned are accurate; student has failed to comprehend the issue. |
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5 points |
Well organized; effective writing enhances the response; uses clear, precise, and/or vivid language. |
4 points |
Organized and fluent essay. |
3 points |
Some organization; mechanical errors may hinder comprehension. |
2 points |
Little organization; mechanical errors hinder comprehension. |
1 point |
No apparent organization; mechanical errors seriously impede comprehension. |