First Year Seminar/Section S/Schell
Formal Paper: Introductory Essay (Obama’s autobiography)
Name: _______________________________
Check plus = well done Check – satisfactory Check minus = some problems X = serious problems
Evidence of Paper Writing Process
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Brainstorming notes |
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Bibliographies |
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Outline |
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Rough Draft |
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Final draft substantially revised over rough draft |
Topic/Thesis
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Paper addresses the assignment |
| Paper has meaningful title | |
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Paper has an effective introduction which sets for the spirit of the argument |
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Paper engages the text in meaningful and specific detail |
Development/Analysis
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Uses specific evidence from the text to argue for the thesis |
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Is logical in making assumptions about the text(s) |
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Unfolds reasonably, effectively argues for and explains points |
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Reinforces the thesis when necessary |
| Paper has meaningful conclusion that does more than restate the main points. |
Organization
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Divides the essay into paragraphs with topic sentences and effective transitions |
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Has ordering that seems purposeful |
Sentence Structure/Mechanics/Diction
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Uses a variety of effective, grammatically correct sentences (varied style) |
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Stays in present tense and avoids needless shifts |
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Uses precise diction (word choice) |
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Uses formal language; avoids being colloquial |
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Integrates quotes effectively |
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Uses correct documentation |
Overall Impression
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Paper meets the page length requirement |
| Paper has been proofread prior to submission | |
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Achieves what the student has set out to achieve |
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FINAL GRADE FOR PAPER (7 per cent total) |
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