Essay Evaluation UP Writing ___________________ Essay Type: Compare/Contrast Score/100______ Area Format: did the writer follow

directions? Is the paper typed, double spaced, etc? Content: Has the writer done enough research? Does it include only relevant information? Is it well developed? Introduction: Does it introduce the overall background and organization of the essay? Is it interesting? Is there a clear and reasonable thesis? Body Paragraphs: does each body paragraph deal with one main point and support the thesis statement? Does each paragraph address its main point thoroughly? Grammar: does this essay exhibit mostly good use of grammar, few and minor mechanical errors, and good spelling? Are the meanings of the sentences clear? Organization: can a reader tell what type of essay this is by the organization? Is it organized reasonably according to essay type? Conclusion: does the conclusion successfully signal the end of the essay? Does it revisit thesis and main ideas? Is new information avoided? Transitions: Do sentences flow well together? Is there a clear relationship between paragraphs? Citation: did the writer cite sources appropriately? Is there an accurate Works Cited page? Overall/ readability: was
the essay interesting? Is the writing clear and appropriate? Was this written as though the writer was fully engaged in the assignment?

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Points/ 10