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100-90 |
89-80 |
79-70 |
<69 |
Total/100 |
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Effective Introductory Statement |
The introduction is focused, well-developed and states the main thesis with precision, and clearly previews the structure of the presentation |
The introduction states the main topic and previews the structure of the essay, but the introduction may be a little vague in places or may only partially address the author’s thesis or purpose. |
The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the purpose of the purpose or its structure. It may be unclear. |
There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the presentation. |
/20 |
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Sources |
Student uses multiple sources that are current, including an interview. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly using APA Style in-text citations and references. |
Student uses multiple sources that may not be current. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and most are cited correctly using APA Style in-text citations and references. |
Student relies on fewer than three sources that may not be current. Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly using APA Style in-text citations and references. |
Student fails to select to use sources. Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly. |
/20 |
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Focus on Topic |
There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out, is perceptive, and is supported by clear, convincing and detailed information. |
Main idea is clear but the supporting information may be somewhat general or the essay may be more descriptive than analytic in spots. |
Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information. |
The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. |
/20 |
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Synthesis of Topic |
The writer successfully describes the school's mission, organizational structure, regulatory environment, scope of offerings, and student body. |
The writer adequately describe the school's mission, organizational structure, regulatory environment, scope of offerings, and student body |
The writer describes the school's mission, organizational structure, regulatory environment, scope of offerings, and student body, but at a very base level. |
The writer fails to successfully describe the school's mission, organizational structure, regulatory environment, scope of offerings, and student body |
/20 |
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Conclusion |
Conclusion successfully packages the presentation |
Conclusion packages the presentation but may be missing key details. |
Student writes a conclusion that fails to summarize and package the presentation. |
The writer fails to include a conclusion |
/10 |
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Writing, Spelling and Grammar |
Presentation contains no mechanical errors |
Presentation contains fewer than 3 mechanical errors |
Presentation contains fewer than 6 mechanical errors |
Presentation contains more than 5 mechanical errors |
/10 |
