15 point essay
- Introduction includes a strong thesis statement supported with the main ideas in general terms
- Main ideas are stated clearly with accurate supporting evidence from text or some legitimate resource
- All supporting evidence is accurate, relevant and in logical order
- All evidence must be cited. If using the text, page# is acceptable, if using an outside source, follow MLA or APA formats.
- There is strong evidence of analysis, interpretation, and synthesis
- The writing style is fluent, polished, and appropriate with varied vocabulary, appropriate grammar, and correct spelling
14 point essay
- Introduction includes a strong thesis statement supported with the main ideas in general terms
- Main ideas are stated with accurate supporting evidence from text or some legitimate resource
- All supporting evidence is accurate, relevant and in logical order
- There is some evidence of analysis, interpretation, and synthesis
- All evidence must be cited. If using the text, page# is acceptable, if using an outside source, follow MLA or APA formats.
- The writing style is fluent, polished, and appropriate with varied vocabulary, appropriate grammar, and correct spelling
13 point essay
- Introduction includes an adequate thesis statement supported with some main ideas in general terms
- Main ideas are stated with adequate supporting evidence from text or some legitimate resource
- Most supporting evidence is accurate, relevant and in logical order
- There is some evidence of analysis, interpretation, and synthesis
- Evidence is not cited.
- The writing style is adequately fluent, polished, and appropriate with varied vocabulary, appropriate grammar, and few spelling errors
12 point essay
- Introduction includes a weak thesis statement supported with some main ideas in general terms
- Main ideas are stated with limited supporting evidence from text or some legitimate resource
- Some supporting evidence is accurate, relevant and in logical order
- There is some evidence of analysis, interpretation, and synthesis
- Evidence is not cited.
- The writing style is appropriate with limited vocabulary, and numerous grammar, and spelling errors
11 point or below essay
- Introduction includes a very limited thesis statement with little to no supporting ideas
- Main ideas are stated with limited or no supporting evidence from text or some legitimate resource
- Supporting evidence is inaccurate, not relevant or not in logical order
- There is limited to no evidence of analysis, interpretation, and synthesis
- Evidence is not cited.
- The writing style is inappropriate with numerous vocabulary, grammar, and spelling errors