Content – Support, Detail, Deep Reflection of Ideas, Development
Deep, sophisticated thinking and analysis:
At all times, the writer clearly explains why Bridget Bishop is guilty or innocent. It is very easy for readers to hear the writer’s voice and thoughts.
The student showed confidence at all times in presenting his or her own unique understanding of Bishop’s guilt or innocence. The student took complete ownership of understanding the case.
The student presents rich comments and explanations, which reveal deep understanding of the material.
The essay is not just a random collection of ideas.
These thoughts and ideas are supported by carefully researched information.
Support and Evidence:
The student has revealed his or her clear understanding of the material by providing adequate and solid references from the readings or other materials. These references may be quotes and or summaries.
The student has brought in his or her own unique perspectives and interpretations of the information she or he has selected to share.
The essay is not overwhelmed or patched up with quotes. The essay is not about information dropped with no reflection or analysis.
The student carefully leads into the quotes. The quotes are properly formatted. There is a constant reflection on the meaning of the quoted segments. The writer does not drop a quote or expect readers to understand it but demonstrates audience awareness by explaining how he or she understands the quotes and or summaries.
When summarizing, it is very easy for the reader to know exactly where specific pieces of information are coming from. Specific pages are mentioned. If it is not clear from where these pieces of information are coming from, then the writer will lose points. Please remember whether the information is summarized or quoted, you need to cite the source.
The student’s comments demonstrates critical understanding of the topic by expanding the issue, bringing in additional perspectives, and promoting additional discussion.
Quality of Sources:
Strong pieces of evidence are drawn from credible and relevant sources.
The writer has provided solid evidence from at least two sources consulted. The writer has provided evidence from these sources and has given credit to these using in text citations and mentioning the sources in the MLA works cited page. Please consult the internet for directions on how to properly format works cited page entries.
The writer has clearly identified solid reasons to explain why he or she feels or thinks Greensmith is innocent or guilty.
The essay meets the assignment’s purpose to persuade the reader of the writer’s position or opinion about Rebecca Steele Greensmith.
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Quality of the Conclusion:
There may be a signal word that begins the conclusion and suggests the essay is ending. While the conclusion may stress the main argument, it is not devoted to summarizing the main ideas of each body paragraph. Instead, the conclusion resonates with the reader because the writer has creatively ended with a thoughtful reflection. Or, what usually helps writers is creating a conclusion that explains why the topic ofwriting and research has been significant and the greater ramifications behind the topic of their research.
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