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Content

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24-30Content is extremely wcll- rcscarchcd, strong evidence is used to make a compelling argument.

21-23 Content is well- re searched. evidence is used to make a persuasive argument.

IK-20 Content is researched, some evidence is used to support an argument.

IS-IT Content shows little research. Evidence is not well-integrated into argument or is irrelevant to mam argument.

0-14 Content lacks research and supporting evidence. Argument is not clearly articulated or is based on subjective opinion.

Originality ’ |0

X-10 Overall argument and use of sources show originality, creativity, and insight.

7 Overall argument and use of sources shows originality and creativity.

6 Overall argument and use of sources shows some originality and creativity-

5 Overall argument and use of sources shows little originality and creativity.

0-4 Overall argument lacks original thought and creativity.

Writing

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16-20 Writing is clear and concise. Y'ocabulary is precise and used correctly. Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

14-IS Writing is clear and easy to understand. Vocabulary is less precise but used correctly. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors arc rare and don't impede understanding.

12-13 Writing is un ders tan da b Ic. Vocabulary is general and sometimes used correctly. Some spelling, grammar and punctuation errors slow down the reader.

10-1 1 Writing is unclear and is difficult to understand. Use of vocabulary usunlLy incorrect Several spelling, grammar or punctuation errors that impede understanding.

<1-9 Writing cannot be understood.

Graphics

(minimum of two) 10

X -10 Graphics arc well- chosen and add clarity, substance, and nuance to the paper. Graphics are contextualized within the argument and corroborate the research. They arc cited in the correct format.

7 Graphics arc wc 11- choscn and add clarity and substance to the paper. Graphics corroborate the research. They arc cited in the correct format.

6 Graphics arc well- chosen and usually add clarity to the paper. Graphics are related to the research. Citations are present.

5 Graphics arc present but do not add clarity or substance to the paper. It is sometimes unclear how they arc related to the research. Citations are present with several errors.

0-4 Graphics arc missing OR too many unrelated graphics that add neither substance nor clarity Co the paper. No citations.

Bibliography /10

X-10 Bibliography entries and citations are present tor all researched material and show' consistent formatting in a recognizable style.

7 Bibliography entries and citations arc present tor all researched material and arc in a recognizable style with lew inconsistencies.

6 Bibliography entries and citations arc present for all researched material and arc in a rccogruzablc format with some inconsistencies.

5 Bibliography entries and citations arc present for all researched material but formatting shows several inconsistencies.

0-4 Bibliography entries and citations arc present only for some sources and formatting is not in any recognizable sty le OR citations and bibliographv arc missing.

Formatting

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16-20 Uses correct formatting w ith no errors.

14-15 Uses correct formatting with few errors.

12-13 Atterupts to follow formatting guidelines with some errors.

10-11 Attempts to follow formatting guidelines with several errors.

0-9 Formatting guidelines were not followed.