review Texas‘s policy rankings. Offer an analysis of two policy sectors (for example the economy, tax and debt healthcare education natural resources.) Explain the comparative success/failure of Texas ranking and offer policy examples to support your argument. Your conclusion should consider how Texas might improve its rankings.
-structure – well planned, introduction, thesis statement, explanation of the analyst to come and conclusion. 10%
-structure – coherent argument throughout essay 10%
-range/accuracy of evidence deployed,
(evidential use of the required number of sources and use of scholarly sources) 30%
-integration of evidence and argument (analysis) 30%
– writing – clarity of expression, grammar, spelling 10%
– format of bibliography 5%
– format of InTEXT citation 5%
structure : introduction – have you opened your paper will a compelling point question “hook?
-Have you established the point of the paper? Why is this an important topic to investigate?
-Have you stated your argument and offered a CONCISE thesis statement?
Range and accuracy of evidence – have you read and used the required number of sources?
-Have you included data, quotes, and arguments from each source?
-Have you asserted any facts without the inclusion of evidence
Analysis :
-have you explained the analytical relevance of each piece of information? Why are you looking at a piece of data or what point is your quote communicating?
-Have you discussed contradictory data/findings? Is the evidence overwhelming, compelling mixed or weak?
Internal consistency/analytical coherence
-Have you ordered your arguments in a logical and meaningful way?
-Have you prioritized your most important points?
Conclusion:
– Have you revisited your thesis statement?
-Have you noted the implication/applications of your argument?
Have you conducted a thorough spellcheck on your paper? Have you conducted a thorough grammar check of your paper using software such as Grammarly have you used paragraphs appropriately? Have you checked the correct use of common words typical errors include there/their allowed/aloud whether./weather/right/write.
have you used inappropriate words – I, me, my mom, you, we, us, your! If so, delete it immediately and rewrite the sentence
Have you use colloquialism? common errors include – crazy, like, really, though, got, wanna, kids, bunch, pretty. If so, delete immediately.
Have you referenced anything if so, delete immediately
Have you decided all sources in the body of the paper anything listed on the work sided page must be sided in the body of the paper you must demonstrate that you have use that source. Have you decided your point/data at the end of the sentence where you first use? Do not leave the citation until the end of the paragraph. Have you included a citation when paraphrasing this is essential have you use the correct format for MLA citation for guidance use HTTPS://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html
have you listed all sources on your work sided page? Have you listed the sources in alphabetical order? Have you included sources that are not sided in the body of the paper? If so, cite them in the text or delete.
