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Points
2FLacks an identifiable thesis. Limited or no awareness of audience
and purpose. Readers cannot discern the essay’s central idea. Points
3D-/D/D+ Thesis was attempted but unclear and/or inconsistently
addressed. Reveals limited awareness of audience and purpose.
Central idea either lacking or inconsistently addressed. Support
& Development Thesis support, thesis development, use
of examples, logic, and reason No support of thesis with
relevant facts, examples,
reasons, or evidence. No
topic development. One
or no supporting points
are present. Topic
development is flawed or
non-existent. Coherence &
Organization
Introduction,
conclusion, body
paragraphs,
transitions, topic
sentences No clear introduction,
body, or conclusion. Littleto-no transitions.
Demonstrates little-to-no
understanding of
organization. Many
sentences within
paragraphs do not relate
to each other and/or the
paragraph’s topic. May Support is minimal,
logically flawed, and/or
inaccurate.
At least two supporting
points are present.
Topic development may
have been attempted, but
does not form conclusions
and/or fails to exhibit