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PAPER FORMAT
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The paper is proper length (with about 250 words/page)
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The paper is double-spaced with 1² margins
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Appropriate font, size, and style
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CONTENT
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The paper is more than a book report or collection of quotations
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The paper shows original critical thinking by the writer
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The thesis (point of view) is developed with good supporting details
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CLARITY OF FOCUS
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The writer¹s point of view or purpose is limited
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The writer¹s point of view is clear
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DICTION, IDIOM USE
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The writer chooses words and idioms that are appropriate to the topic
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The writer chooses words and idioms that are appropriate to the audience
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AUDIENCE/WRITER AWARENESS
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The writer establishes his or her own identity and authority
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The writer is sensitive to possible questions and objections from his/her reader
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ORGANIZATION AND STYLE
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The ideas are organized in a logical, sequential order
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The paragraphs are fully developed and unified with smooth transitions between
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Sentences are reasonably varied
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MECHANICS
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The writer exhibits a good command of standard English grammar and punctuation
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The writer exhibits use of a spell-checker
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