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Criteria for Evaluating
Essay #3 Drafts
Students
in English 198D identified the following criteria for evaluating drafts
of Essay #3. Refer to this list of criteria as you evaluate each
other's essays. A effective essay will do the following:
Analyze
the primary source(s); focus on the sources instead of offering broad historical
narrative
Contain
a strong thesis
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thesis
presents an argument regarding the historical significance of the source
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thesis
is based on the source; it doesn't simply state a historical truth
Integrate
sources into a coherent argument that supports the thesis
Address
the historical significance of the source(s) and topic
Demonstrate
a sense of the writer's purpose or interest in the topic
Have
Logical Organization
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may be
organized chronologically
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may be
organized around points of analysis
Demonstrate
a balance between references to source material and interpretation of that
material
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balance
will be toward analysis, with each description, summary, paraphrase or
quotation interpreted
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writers
can present evidence regarding the language, structure, and images of the
source
Meet length
requirements
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in evaluating
one another's essays, we will concentrate on helping writers to expand
their arguments
Properly
cite and introduce source material
Exhibit
an Engaging Style
Use
Correct Grammar and Mechanics.
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Padelford A-16
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