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Content |
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Thesis is clear, has parallel structure, and gives three
or more reasons why the novel should or should not be
banned
10 |
Thesis is adequate but parallel structure is not used
9 - 4 |
Thesis is poor
3 - 1 |
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All information is
factually correct
10 |
Most information is
factually correct
9 - 4 |
Many factual
errors/inconsistencies
3 - 1 |
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Excellent variety of sources – background information,
comic book, SparkNotes, novel, symbolism key, and two or
more articles used
10 |
Adequate variety of sources – not all given sources not
used
9 - 4 |
Inadequate variety of sources – two or fewer sources
used
3 - 1 |
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Impressive depth of insight/analysis with excellent
discussion of detail
10 |
Adequate depth of insight/analysis with adequate
discussion of detail
9 - 4 |
Unexceptional insight/analysis with inadequate
discussion of detail
3 - 1 |
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Effective conclusion/integration
10 |
Adequate conclusion/integration
9 - 4 |
Weak conclusion/integration
3 - 1 |
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Format/Style/Process |
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Excellent MLA style – parenthetical citations and
works-cited entries match and are correctly formatted.
20 |
Adequate MLA Style – some errors in citing
19 - 14 |
Poor MLA Style – some or all evidence not cited
13 - 1 |
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Clear organization with smooth transitions
10 |
Adequate organization and transitions
9 - 4 |
Confusing organization and awkward transitions
3 - 1 |
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Correct grammar/
no spelling mistakes
10 |
Few grammar errors/
Few spelling mistakes
9 - 4 |
Incorrect grammar/
many spelling mistakes
3 - 1 |
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Excellent evidence table (met deadlines)
10 |
Adequate evidence table (missed some deadlines0
9 - 4 |
Weak evidence table (missed most deadlines)
3 - 1 |
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Total Points
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Add points and multiply by 2 to get
total score. (200 possible) |