Formal+Essay+Rubric

Introduction & Thesis a. Does the Introduction provide background information and/or basic details about the topic? b. Is the Thesis Statement present and argumentative? _____ Research and Historical Understanding and/or Thinking a. Does the Essay present good facts and basic ideas, and/or traditional arguments about the topic? b. Are there direct quotations to back up statements and provide academic support? c. Is outside academic research and learning evident? d. Does the paper approach the topic using using one or more of the historical thinking concepts? _ Conclusion and Summation of Thesis Argument a. Does the conclusion wrap up the arguments? b. Have the key points of the essay been summarized? _____ Written Expression a. Is the essay have any spelling grammatical or structural errors? b. Does the essay use formal language suitable for academic work? c. Do sentences and paragraphs express complete thoughts that make sense? Analysis and Arguments a. Does the essay provide a combination of solid facts and ideas with student analysis to prove a thesis? b. Is there a consistent argument evident throughout the essay? _ Bibliography & Referencing a. Is there a properly formatted bibliography or works cited page containing a combination of academic books sources and academic electronic sources? b. Are direct quotations AND paraphrased passages correctly cited and referenced?
 * Marking Rubric for Formal Essay**
 * 5** Outline
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 * 100**