CATEGORY Introduction (Organization)

4 The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.

Spelling Capitalization & Punctuation

No spelling mistakes

3 The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader. 1-2 spelling mistakes

2 The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader. 3-4 spelling mistakes

1 There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.

5-6 spelling mistakes

No capitalization/punctuation errors. Interesting sentences and language.

1-2 capitalization/punctuation errors. Good sentences and language.

3-4 capitalization/punctuation errors. Adequate sentences and language.

5-6 capitalization/punctuation errors. Some mistakes in sentences and language

Sources (Content)

All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly.

All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and most are cited correctly.

Most sources used for Many sources used for quotes and facts are credible quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and cited correctly. and/or are not cited correctly. The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends. There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends

Conclusion (Organization) The conclusion is strong and The conclusion is

leaves the reader with a recognizable and ties up feeling that they understand almost all the loose ends. what the writer is "getting at."