Check the Course Schedule for essay topics, requirements, due dates, and submission directions. The following criteria will determine your essay score:
Essay Criteria | Proficient (A/B) | Adequate (C) | Needs Improvement (D/F) |
|---|---|---|---|
Essay title prepares readers for its thesis | | | |
Introduction reveals the topic and establishes the context | | | |
Thesis is clear, easy to identify, and makes a claim appropriate for the essay assignment's prompt. | | | |
Essay summarizes the assigned text. | | | |
Summary includes the original text's title, author, thesis, and support for the thesis. | | | |
Essay organization is evident and logical | | | |
Paragraphs include one main idea each and sufficient supporting details | | | |
Transitions reveal connections between ideas, are smooth and elegant | | | |
Conclusion answers the "so what?" question | | | |
Essay is written in first- or third-person point of view | | | |
Essay includes appropriate attributions for text's information and quotes | | | |
Essay includes in-text citations in correct, current MLA style | | | |
Essay includes works cited entries in correct MLA style | | | |
Grammar and mechanics are correct | | | |
Essay formatting is correct | | | |