> > > > > > > * This is the topic = **Online communities today: what do they > contribute to civic life* > > > > > > > > 1. Assignment instruction > > > O The essay responds to the prompt and discusses the ques on(s) posed. O > The essay stays focused on the prompt throughout. > > 2. Content > > O A clear main idea/ thesis is established. > O The main idea is supported by a number of major points or arguments. > O The suppor ng points are backed up by evidence (from readings, outside > sources, relevant experience, > > etc.). > O Any evidence o ered is analyzed to strengthen the main idea(s) in the > paper. O A variety of relevant perspec ves are considered and addressed. > > 3. Use of text/ readings > > O The paper includes text from outside sources. > O The informa on from outside sources has been interpreted correctly. > O The paper uses both paraphrasing and direct cita ons to support > arguments/ points. > O Quota ons have been blended correctly and smoothly proper use of > ellipses , [square brackets], > > quota on marks, c,o,m,m,a,s, p.e.r.i.o.d.s., etc.
> O Quotes are integrated e ec vely by using proper verb tense, capitaliza > on, and proper iden ca on of > > the person who wrote/ said the words. > O All readings/ outside sources are properly cited to avoid plagiarism. > > 4. Organization > > O The essay has a clear beginning (introduc on), middle (body) and end > (conclusion). > O The introduc on provides brief background and clearly expresses the main > idea. > O The body paragraphs have topic sentences that e directly back to the > main idea/ thesis. > O Each body paragraph is well organized and has a topic sentence, suppor > ng evidence and proper > > analysis. > O Each body paragraph lends e ec ve support to the overall main idea. > O Transi ons and other techniques are used to make the essay ow coherently. > O The conclusion sums up the essay and expresses the signi cance (the so > what?) of the overall issue. > > 5. Language & Mechanics > > O Spell-check was used. > O The paper was proofread to make sure that nothing slipped past the > spell-check. > O There are no serious and frequent errors in capitaliza on, grammar,