I have been using ai for my drafts and she was saying if she thinks there is any in the final then she wont take it. Im in math now to so im trying to focus more on math bc english is not my strongest subject. but I will upload some of the stuff I have been doing. here is the rubric for the final essay. this is for a proposal essay.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis and Content Development
• Does the proposal have a clear, well-written thesis stated in the introduction? Does the thesis name the topic and present the argument that will be made in the proposal? Is the thesis written as a statement or assertion, not as a question?
• Does the thesis remain the focal point throughout the proposal, without tangents that shift focus away from the main argument?
• Are all the parts of the proposal completely developed? Is the proposal explored fully and in-depth enough to convey that the author has thought out her/his subject in its entirety?
• Is there enough supporting information to effectively develop the points the author makes throughout the proposal?
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Evidence
• Does the evidence come from valid sources? Are the sources written by reputable authors and published by reputable companies or organizations?
• Is the evidence appropriate to the argument being presented? Does the evidence included clearly further the development of the paper’s thesis?
• Is source material properly introduced and integrated into the text? Does the writer use “framing” techniques, which include an introduction to the material and a follow-up explanation that demonstrates the writer’s interpretation of the source material and how it connects to points being made?
• Does the proposal include at least one interview?
• Does the proposal include one visual (such as an image, chart or graph) that highlights key ideas discussed in the text of the proposal and is appropriately captioned and referenced in the text?
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocumentation/Citations
• Does the proposal correctly use MLA or APA parenthetical documentation throughout the paper for all source material?
• Does the proposal include a Works Cited (MLA) or References (APA) page arranged in alphabetical order, with the second and subsequent lines of a citation indented?
• Does the paper cite at least eight valid sources from books, periodicals, databases, websites, interviews, etc?
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
• Does the proposal have an engaging introduction that includes the thesis statement?
• Is the paper coherently organized, with the sections sequenced to effectively build the proposal’s argument?
• Are the ideas in the paper effectively linked together? Are transitions from paragraph to paragraph and from point to point smooth?
• Are the paragraphs well structured (each unified around one idea, using a topic sentence and adequate development)?
• Does the proposal include a conclusion that highlights the main points of the argument and leave the reader with a “take-home” message or call to action?
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRhetorical Strategies & Writing Style
• Is it clear that the writer is addressing the proposal to the appropriate audience (the decision-making person or group that can implement the solution), not a vague “general” audience?
• Does the writer address their audience with the appropriate tone, purpose, word choice, etc.? This includes using a 3rd person voice/pov, except where 1st person is appropriate.
• Is the proposal well-written, with carefully polished sentences that do not distract from the ideas being conveyed? (i.e. Are sentences varied in length and style? Does the writer avoid being too choppy and short or too long and confusing?)
• Is the wording clear and precise, avoiding vagueness and awkward phrasing? Is the word choice appropriate for the target audience?
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Mechanics
• Is the proposal carefully edited, with minimal errors in punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, or grammar?
the peer reviewed paper I added has comments from my teachers to help me.
