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A: Topic sentences that combine thoughts between paragraphs not
only guide the reader but also link
information together within the essay. Excellent transitions are used
to aid in linking ideas. Topic sentences are
specific and clear, using strong verbs to aid in analysis.
B: Topic sentences effectively guide the reader through the essay,
using appropriate transitions to identify
major criteria and to expedite reading. The entire paragraph’s topic is
contained in the topic sentence. Topic
sentences are specific and use strong verbs.
C: Topic sentences identify what each paragraph will address. Topic
sentences are specific and use good
verbs. Transitions are appropriate and guide readers through the
essay.
D: Topic sentences are present, but they might not always capture the
entire idea of the paragraph. They could
be awkwardly worded and/or use weak verbs. Transitions are used
sparingly if at all, and they may not be
specific.
F: Topic sentences are missing.
Evidence 20%
A: The reason for each piece of evidence used is extremely clear. It
obviously supports the main idea of the
paragraph, and readers do not have to infer the relationship. Evidence
is embedded correctly, and various
patterns for embedding are thoughtfully used to give the evidence
context. The decision to paraphrase or
quote has been made with an understanding of the purpose of each in
context of the essay.
B: The reason for most evidence is clear, though readers might have
to infer a little bit because of lack of
context in some places—though overall, the context is clear and
focused. Evidence is embedded correctly.
Various patterns of embedding have been used to give context to the
evidence. A variety of paraphrases and
quotes are used.
C: Evidence supports the main idea of each paragraph. Evidence is