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Evaluation:  Essay #3 (Compare or contrast)                   Reader:  A. Nelson or J. Swinton

 

 

·         PRESENTATION OF PAPER

Pride has been taken in the appearance of the paper: it's neatly typed, double spaced, stapled

in upper left, and formatted appropriately (no cover page, heading in upper right, title

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1. INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH (10 points possible)

      The first paragraph begins with an energetic opener that creates interest in the essay.  It informs readers of the topic as well as any titles and authors being discussed, and it ends with a thesis statement that makes the focus clear.

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2. PARAGRAPH FOCUS  (10 points possible)

     Effort has been made to clarify the essay’s structure, so each body paragraph begins with a sentence focused on one similarity or difference.  The readers are guided with effective transitions within the paragraph as the writer moves between each of the two people.

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3. DEVELOPMENT (40 points possible)

      The description is developed clearly and convincingly with specific details.  The amount and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   type of detail reflect the audience’s need to visualize the subject.  The essay develops insightful observations that search beyond superficial generalizations, and the writer has found not just any  textual support but appropriate text to support the essay’s claims.

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4. CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH   (10 points possible)

      The final paragraph provides a thoughtful commentary about why this issue is an interesting one. 
The paragraph  gives the essay a sense of closure.

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5. SENTENCE STRUCTURE  (20 points possible)

      Each sentence demonstrates competent sentence construction and clarity of expression.  Sentences boundaries are observed:  no run-ons or fragments.

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6. PUNCTUATION AND SPELLING   (10 points possible)

    The paper has been effectively proofread and edited. Punctuation and spelling have been

    checked against a handbook and dictionary.

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