Essay effectively synthesizes the information from six or more sources in assembling a purposefully persuasive essay
Correctly compares two or more different sources in each paragraph using relationship words
Essay aptly refers to at least six different sources
Essay demonstrates understanding of the complex ideas presented in each of the sources chosen
Half of each body paragraph comprised of student’s own analysis (using third person and student’s own words)
Title and Introduction Paragraph 1: (10 %)
Grabs the reader’s attention
Introduces the topic using other interpretations (including the original article) to emphasize the topic’s importance
Include a clear and concise hypothesis or thesis statement (new direction/your argument) based on evidence from scholarly sources
Body (60 %)
First Supporting Paragraph: Aspect #1
Asserts one aspect that supports the thesis/argument/hypothesis
Shows the relationship between the evidence from at least two sources
Provides analysis
Second Supporting Paragraph: Aspect #2
Asserts one aspect that supports the thesis/argument/hypothesis
Shows the relationship between the evidence from at least two sources
Provides analysis
Third Supporting Paragraph: Aspect #1
Asserts one aspect that supports the thesis/argument/hypothesis
Shows the relationship between the evidence from at least two sources
Provides analysis
Concluding Paragraph: (10 %)
Restates thesis and summarizes
Writing Conventions (10 %)
Internal citations/Works Cited used and formatted correctly
Citations formatted using APA style
Demonstrates control of language, economy of words and use transitional words/phrases between paragraphs or ideas; proper punctuation, sentence clarity, vocabulary/word choice
Appropriate balance of quotations, paraphrase and summary/analysis
Avoids asking questions and using “I” statements – like “I believe”
