Multiple-Source Essay: Final Draft

Multiple-Source Essay
Final Draft

Student’s Name: ________________________________________________________________

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Adequate
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Logical development and connection of ideas- 40% ( 48 points)
Lack of development and connection of ideas(1-27p)
Minimally developed ideas; no apparent connection(28-32p)
Some ideas are developed but still lack further development and connection (33-37p)
Ideas are well developed and connected (38-42p)
Excellent and thorough development and connection of ideas (43-48p)


Organization(Introduction, Main Body and Conclusion)- 20% ( 24 points)
Absence of introduction or conclusion; no apparent organization of main body (1-13p)
Minimally recognized introduction; organization can be barely seen; severe problems with organization of ideas(14-15p)
Average introduction or conclusion; problems with the organization of ideas in the main body (16-18p)
Introduction and conclusion meet the criteria; main body but still lacks development(19-20p)
Excellent introduction and conclusion; ideas are clear, have a good transition and are well developed (21-24p)






Grammar-15% (18 points)
Severe grammar problems interfere greatly with the writer’s ideas (1-9p)
Numerous serious grammar problems that interfere with the writer’s ideas (10-11p)
Ideas are getting through to the reader, but grammar problems are apparent and have a negative effect on the writer’s ideas (12-13p)
Advanced use of grammar, a few grammatical problems but do not interfere with the writer’s ideas (14-15p)
Native-like use of grammar, no fragments or run-on sentences (16-18p)







Punctuation, spelling and mechanics-15% (18p)
Complete disregard for English writing convention; paper illegible(1-9p)
Serious problems with format of paper; parts of essay not legible (10-11p)
Uses general writing conventions but has errors; spelling problems and punctuation interfere with ideas (12-13p)
A few problems with writing conventions or punctuation but paper is still neat(14-15p)
Correct use of English writing conventions and punctuation (16-18p)



Style and quality expression-10% (12p)
Inappropriate use of vocabulary; no concept of register or sentence variety (1-6p)
Poor expression of ideas; problems in vocabulary; lacks variety of structures (7p)
Some vocabulary misused; lacks awareness of register; may be too wordy (8p)
Attempts variety; good vocabulary; style fairly concise(9p)

Precise vocabulary usage; use of parallel structures (10-12p)

Total (Max. 120p)







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