quoted directly with emphasis on most current, trustworthy sources. (20). Sources are accurately paraphrased, summarized, or quoted directly with few ...
Sources are accurately paraphrased, summarized, or quoted directly with emphasis on most current, trustworthy sources. (20) Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details, facts, and/or examples. (20) No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. (20)
Introduction somewhat grabs reader's attention. Thesis statement clearly identifies topic. (18) Sources are accurately paraphrased, summarized, or quoted directly with few problems. (18)
Quality of Information (20)
Mechanics (20)
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details, facts, and/or examples. (18) Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. (18)
Topic ______________________ C Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed. There are only a few transition words. (16) Introduction grabs reader's attention. Thesis statement does not clearly identify topic. (16)
D The information appears to be disorganized. There are no transition words. (14)
Some paraphrases or summaries are inaccurate. (16)
The writer's background knowledge is the only source. (14)
Information clearly relates to the main topic. Few details, facts, and/or examples are given. (16) A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors. (16)
Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. (14)
Introduction does not grab the reader's attention. The thesis statement is not clear. (14)
Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. (14)
