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Introduction |
Hook/lead-in introduces the topic and is well-developed, creative, and interesting- and is between 100-125 wods |
Hook/lead-in introduces the topic, is somewhat developed and adequate in length – 100 words |
Hook/lead-in does not adequately introduce the topic or makes an announcement, and is between 75 and 100 words |
Hook/lead-in does not adequately introduce the topic, or is not evident, or is less than 75 words or more than 125 words |
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Thesis |
Thesis is the last sentence of the introduction, makes a point about the prompt, and sets up organization of the three body paragraphs with parallel structure. |
Thesis statement is the last sentence of the paragraph; it makes a point about the prompt, but does not set up organization of the body paragraphs, or it is not parallel. |
Thesis is not the last sentence of the paragraph; however, it makes a point about the prompt, and may or may not set up the organization of the essay, and may or may not be parallel. |
Thesis makes an announcement, or there is no evident thesis statement. |
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First body paragraph |
First body paragraph relates to the first point in thesis. This point is supported with relevant details. Details are richly developed with specific examples and/or reasons. Transitions are used appropriately. Between 100-125 words. |
First body paragraph relates to the first point in the thesis and is supported with relevant details. However, the details are not fully developed. Transitions are mostly used appropriately. No less than 100 words |
First body paragraph does not relate to a point in the thesis; however, it is sufficiently supported by details OR point from thesis is evident but paragraph goes off topic or is not adequately supported. Between 75-100 words |
First body paragraph does not relate to thesis, and it does not have adequate development. Less than 75 or more than 125 words |
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Second body paragraph |
Second body paragraph relates to the second point in thesis. This point is supported with relevant details. Details are richly developed with specific examples and/or reasons. Transitions are used appropriately. |
Second body paragraph relates to second point in the thesis and is supported with relevant details. However, details are not fully developed. Transitions are mostly used appropriately. No less than 100 words. |
Second body paragraph does not relate to a point in the thesis; however, it is sufficiently supported by details OR point from thesis is evident but paragraph goes off topic or is not adequately supported. Between 75-100 words |
Second body paragraph does not relate to thesis, and it does not have adequate development. Less than 75 words or more than 125 words |
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Third Body paragraph |
Third body paragraph relates to third point in thesis. This point is supported with relevant details. Details are richly developed with specific examples and/or reasons. Transitions are used appropriately. Between 100-125 words |
Third body paragraph relates to third point in the thesis and is supported with relevant details. Details are not fully developed. Transitions are mostly used appropriately. No less than 100 words |
Third body paragraph does not relate to a point in the thesis; however, it is sufficiently supported by details OR point from thesis is evident but paragraph goes off topic or is not adequately supported. Between 75-100 words |
Third body paragraph does not relate to thesis, and it does not have adequate development. Less than 75 words or more than 125 words |
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Conclusion |
Provides essay with a true sense of closure. The thesis is restated (not verbatim) and supporting points are summarized. Between 100-125 words |
Essay is concluded but the point of the essay is not restated. Conclusion is at least 100 words |
Essay is summed up, but new information is included or conclusion resembles the introduction too closely. Conclusion between 75-100 words |
No conclusion paragraph or less than 75 words or more than 125 words |
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Organization |
The essay follows the organizational pattern set by the thesis. One idea follows another in a logical sequence. Transitions are used and are appropriate. Paragraphs are logically organized and stay on topic |
The essay mostly follows the organizational pattern set by thesis. One idea follows another in a logical sequence. When used, most transitions are used appropriately. Paragraphs may go off topic. |
The essay is somewhat organized but does not follow the organizational pattern set by thesis. When used, transitions are sometimes unclear. Paragraphs may go off topic. |
The essay is disorganized and confusing. Transitions are used inappropriately. |
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Sentence fluency |
Sentences are clear, complete, and of varying lengths. No or minimal errors such as fragments, comma-splices, fused sentences, or subject verb agreement errors. |
Sentences are clear and of varying lengths. Minimal errors in sentence construction do not interfere with writer’s ability to communicate. |
Minimal variation in sentence structure. Sentences are often awkward, and/or contain run-ons and fragments, and subject verb agreement errors. |
Persistent and pervasive run-ons, fragments and awkward phrasings make the essay hard to read. |
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Grammar and Mechanics |
Errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, and/or punctuation are few and insignificant and do not detract from the overall quality of the essay. |
Occasional errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, and/or punctuation, which may detract from the overall quality of the essay. |
Errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, and/or punctuation detract from the meaning and quality of the essay. |
Essay demonstrates little command of grammar, spelling, capitalization and/or punctuation and contains too many errors; these detract from the meaning and quality of the essay. |
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Presentation |
Essay has a heading that follows MLA formatting. It is double spaced and 12- point font has been used. The title is centered on the page. Paragraphs are appropriately indented. Essay has been saved with lastname_title and saved as either a word document or in rich text format |
Essay has a heading, but it is missing one of the components. Title is centered, essay is double spaced and paragraphs are indented; 12-point font has been used; essay has not been saved correctly or is not in the correct file format. |
Essay does not have appropriate heading; there is no title, or the title is not centered; essay is not correctly double spaced; or 12-point font was not used; essay is not saved correctly, or in the correct file format |
Formatting does not conform to required MLA. |
Grading scale 40 = 100
37-39 = 95
33-36 = 90
30-32 = 85
27-29 = 80
24-26 = 75
20-23 = 70
17-19 = 65
14-16 = 60
12-15 = 55
Majorie-Anne Wikoff
ENC0025
1/20/2022
Outline
Thesis- Many people choose online classes because its more beneficial to their lives some people have full time jobs, most people suffer from medical issues and just cannot do in class sessions you also have some that wants to work at their own pace.
Body paragraph 1- Full time job
Example A- You do not have to attend class at a specific time, you can fulfill the functions of your job and study during your free time. You can also use your days off to get additional work done.
Example B- Also some people’s hands are forced to take online classes because they cannot afford not to go to work so they take online classes and keep their full-time job to be able to financially support their family.
Body paragraph 2 – medical issues
Example A- You have some woman who are pregnant taking online classes allows them to work on their health challenges and remain engaged without having to deal with inflexible attendance policies or stressful interactions with peers.
Example B- Then you also have some people who suffer from ADHD or anxiety so working alone in the comfort of their own home fits them better helps them better focus
Body paragraph 3- you can work at your own pace
Example A- You do not have to be afraid to work ahead or feel discouraged if you want to take more time on a particular subject or topic.
Example B- Not all students learn at the same pace, some may need extra tutoring.
Essay Checklist
Introductory Paragraph
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Topic is introduced with a strong lead-in/hook and is more than five sentences long. |
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Thesis is the last sentence of the paragraph. |
Yes / No |
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Thesis sets up the organizational pattern of the essay by clearly listing the three reasons/examples I will be using for support |
Yes / No |
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Points in thesis are in parallel form. |
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Introductory paragraph is at least 100 words in length. |
Yes / No |
Body Paragraph 1
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The topic sentence of the paragraph clearly introduces the first point from the thesis. |
Yes / No |
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The remaining sentences in the paragraph provide adequate and relevant support for only the first point of the thesis. |
Yes / No |
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There are at least two major details supported by minor supporting details evident in my paragraph. |
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Ideas are joined logically by appropriate transition words. |
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All ideas follow a logical pattern of organization and the paragraph is at least 100 words in length. |
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Body Paragraph 2
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The topic sentence of the paragraph clearly introduces the second point from my thesis. |
Yes / No |
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The remaining sentences in the paragraph provide adequate and relevant support for only the second point of my thesis. |
Yes / No |
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There are at least two major details supported by minor supporting details evident in my paragraph. |
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Ideas are joined logically by appropriate transition words. |
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All ideas follow a logical pattern of organization and the paragraph is at least 100 words in length. |
Yes / No |
Body Paragraph 3
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The topic sentence of the paragraph clearly introduces the third point from my thesis. |
Yes / No |
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The remaining sentences in the paragraph provide adequate and relevant support for only the third point of my thesis. |
Yes / No |
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There are at least two major details supported by minor supporting details evident in my paragraph. |
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Ideas are joined logically by appropriate transition words. |
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All ideas follow a logical pattern of organization and the paragraph is at least 100 words in length |
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Concluding Paragraph
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The thesis is restated in the last paragraph. It must be in different words than used in the introduction. |
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The paragraph summarizes the points in the body paragraphs. |
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No new information is introduced in the paragraph |
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The conclusion is at least 100 words in length. |
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General Proofreading |
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Do I have the proper heading on my paper? |
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Is my essay double-spaced and are paragraphs indented? Did I use 12pt font? |
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Did I run spell-check and then check for words commonly confused? |
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Did I get rid of all contractions? |
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Did I check for proper capitalization? |
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Did I proofread for proper and consistent verb tense and correct as needed? |
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Did I get rid of any “you” pronouns?? |
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Did I check for pronoun errors – shifts, case, and agreement – and make the corrections? |
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Do my subjects and verbs agree? |
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Did I save my essay using Lastname_title |
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Below are some example transitions and connective phrases for particular purposes.
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Conjunctions and but or for nor neither so yet |
To Summarize in all in a word in brief briefly in other words in short in summary that is |
To Explain, Give Reasons actually admittedly because certainly for example in fact indeed really of course since that is |
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To Compare by comparison here again in the same way in a similar manner likewise similarly so too as also equally |
To Contrast conversely however instead in spite of that anyhow on the contrary on the other hand otherwise rather than still yet |
To Show Cause and Effect accordingly as a consequence as a result consequently for this reason hence it follows that so/so that then therefore thus |
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To Add Information and Reasons add to this again also besides equally further furthermore in addition moreover once more then too too yet again yet another |
To Show Various Conditions in this event in these circumstances under such circumstances this (that) being so provided that in spite of none/nevertheless at the same time even if if unless otherwise although even though though despite |
To Show Conviction after all at least at the same time apparently even so evidently certainly conceivably conclusively doubtless no doubt perhaps possibly presumably probably surely undoubtedly |
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To Show Concession admittedly after all all the same at any rate granted however in any case in spite of it is true that nevertheless obviously of course still to be sure |
To Show Chronological Order after that afterwards later shortly subsequently concurrently in the meantime in the meanwhile now simultaneously when/while/was first, second, etc. formerly earlier previously before that then already at last at length by that time finally |
To List or Show Logical Order for example for instance in particular to illustrate the one … the other this … that these … those here … there either … or neither … nor whether … or though … yet wherever … there since … then the more … the more not only … but also |
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To introduce a topic as for concerning with regard to with respect to |
To Show Purpose in order that in order to so that |
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