Does the writing reflect competence in standard English grammar as evidenced by writing that is reasonably free from:


Unified Body Paragraphs

4.0
The paragraphs are well organized, cohesive whole, and support the thesis.
3.0
The paragraphs are well organized and support the thesis.
2.0
The paragraphs are not well organized, but the reader is able to understand the author's meaning.
1.0
The paragraphs are not organized in a logical way. Unclear and difficult to follow
0.0
No evidence.

Unified Body Paragraphs
Core Skills Writing Rubric

Explanation

Each paragraph in the body of your paper should support the overall thesis of your paper. Paragraphs also need to flow one from the other in a logical sequence.

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Standards of
Core Skills Writing Rubric

  1. Standard English
  2. Spelling, Punctuation, Word Choice Errors
  3. Run-on Sentences
  4. Fragments
  5. Agreement Errors
  6. Facts and Data
  7. Details and Examples
  8. Reasons
  9. Correct Citations
  10. Engaging Introduction
  11. Unified Body Paragraphs
  12. Purposeful Conclusion


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