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T4R *Required
Basic Rules for Academic Writing
Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims (and responses), reasons, and evidence.
Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.
Use effective transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.
Establish and maintain a consistent style and tone appropriate to purpose and audience.
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Cites in-text citations consistently in MLA style.
Includes a work cited page with correctly formatted citations.
Standard English Conventions are followed throughout.
Formatted appropriately in MLA style.
Contains all elements of an argument: claim (in the thesis), reasons, evidence, counterclaims, and responses.
Provides logical, relevant evidence for each reason.
Tone is appropriate throughout most of the essay.
Transitions well between sections of the essay as well as between reasons, evidence, counterclaims, and responses.
Concludes with a statement that supports the argument.
Cites in-text citations consistently in MLA style.
Includes a work cited page with correctly formatted citations.
Standard English Conventions are followed throughout but with a few mistakes.
Formatted appropriately in MLA style.
Follows the basic rules of academic writing