Uses parenthetical or internal “in text” citation correctly.
Works Cited page only has the sources actually cited in the essay text.
Works Cited page has all of the sources cited in the actual essay.
Accuracy of citation information items based on newest MLA handbook edition.
Formal Grammar
Effective use of transitions
No spelling errors.
Uses proper capitalization and punctuation.
Does not use first (I, me, my, we, ours) or second (you, yours) person.
No absolutes (always, never, every, everything etc.).
No slang or clichés (overused words).
Does not use contractions (don’t, can’t, they’ve etc.).
Does not use abbreviations (For organizations use full title the first time)
Essay Paragraph Content
Introduction
Introduces the topic.
Gives a cited fact.
States the Pro and Con of the controversy.
Gives a clear thesis with the position taken.
Introduces controlling ideas (subtopic points) of the body paragraphs.
Body paragraphs
Topic Sentence: states the controlling idea of the paragraph.
Body of evidence: minimum of 3 cited concrete facts or opinions in each paragraph.
Uses analysis or impact statements to link cited facts.
Concluding statements: this may be an analysis statement of what the facts have demonstrated and/ or a transition to the next subtopic paragraph.
Conclusion
Restates the issue.
Reiterates the thesis in a different way than the introduction.
Recommends a call to action (what needs to be done, viable alternatives, solutions).
PointsDescription of Elements 10 Deadline points if on time. 10 MLA Format of the final paper. 5 Introduction (1 pt for each required introduction paragraph elements.) 8 Body 1 (1 pt for each required body 1 paragraph elements.) 8 Body 2 (1 pt for each required body 1 paragraph elements.) 3 Conclusion (1 pt for each of the required conclusion paragraph elements.) 10 Works Cited Elements; proper MLA items in the Works Cited list. 10 Works Cited Match; sources properly cited in the body of the paper match sources in the Works Cited page. 10 Grammar, including spelling, punctuation, and formal writing rules are followed. 74Total