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Introduction
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Position and exceptions, if any, are clearly stated. Organization of the argument is completely
and clearly outlined and implemented.
4-5 pts
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Position is clearly stated. Organization of argument is clear in parts
or only partially described and mostly implemented. 2-3 pts
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Position is vague.
Organization of argument is missing, vague, or not consistently
maintained.
0-1 pts
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Research
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Research selected is highly relevant to the argument, is
presented accurately and completely – the method, results, and implications
are all presented accurately; Theory is relevant, accurately described and
all relevant components are included; relationship between research and
theory is clearly articulated and accurate.
8– 10 pts
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Research is relevant to the argument and is mostly
accurate and complete – there are some unclear components or some minor
errors in the method, results or implications. Theory is relevant and accurately
described, some components may not be present or are unclear. Connection to
theory is mostly clear and complete, or has some minor errors. 5 – 7 pts
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Research selected is not relevant to the argument or is
vague and incomplete – components are missing or inaccurate or unclear. Theory
is not relevant or only relevant for some aspects; theory is not clearly
articulated and/or has incorrect or incomplete components. Relationship between theory and research is
unclear or inaccurate, major errors in the logic are present.
0 – 4 pts
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Conclusions
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Conclusion is clearly stated and connections to the
research and position are clear and relevant. The underlying logic is
explicit.
4-5 pts
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Conclusion is clearly stated and connections to research
and position are mostly clear, some aspects may not be connected or minor
errors in logic are present. 2-3 pts
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Conclusion may not be clear and the connections to the
research are incorrect or unclear or just a repetition of the findings
without explanation. Underlying logic
has major flaws; connection to position is not clear.
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Writing
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Paper is coherently organized and the logic is easy to
follow. There are no spelling or grammatical errors and terminology is
clearly defined. Writing is clear and
concise and persuasive. 4-5 pts
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Paper is generally well organized and most of the argument
is easy to follow. There are only a few minor spelling or grammatical errors,
or terms are not clearly defined.
Writing is mostly clear but may lack conciseness. 2-3 pts
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Paper is poorly organized and difficult to read – does not
flow logically from one part to another. There are several spelling and/or
grammatical errors; technical terms may not be defined or are poorly defined.
Writing lacks clarity and conciseness.
0-1 pts
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