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18a Revisions

Certain writing assignments can be revised for an improved grade if you received anything less than an A (90%). These include:

• 1c - Subject Selection
• 3b - Annotated Bibliography
• 6b - Thesis & Outline
• 8b - Media Effects Analysis

Revisions should be done as quickly as possible after receiving comments; however, they will likely not be graded until later in the term. Submit revisions to the Revisions assignment drop in the Week 18 assignment folder.

18b Final Project essay revision

When you have completed the revision of your final exam essay, submit a copy to the 18b assignment drop.

This is the rubric I will use to evaluate the final essay. I do not provide deep comments on the final version, which is why this rubric is more detailed than others.

 

Persuasive Essay Final Rubric	100
	Possible
Ideas/content Subject is from the approved list. The issue is NOT faith-based or faith-centered or faith-supported. Writing is original, insightful, purposeful and clear. There is a clearly identified problem and a clear position taken on it. Effective, relevant details, strong data (examples, facts, etc.), and clear analysis support each key point and lead to a logical conclusion. There has been no use of fallacies in creating the argument. Ideas are well developed and well supported. Tone is rational and objective rather than emotional.	50
Organization A strong introduction engages the reader in the issue provides appropriate clues to key points that will be in the essay. Logical sequencing demonstrates ability to organize ideas is enhanced by smooth transitions carries reader forward to an appropriate conclusion. Each paragraph focuses on one idea by having a clear topic adequately explains, illustrates, and analyzes topic provides appropriate evidence in support of claims made establishes a connection to the thesis transitions effectively to the next paragraph or conclusion. The conclusion draws from evidence presented in the essay supports (or refutes) the position taken by the author contains no new information or new topics contains carefully reasoned and supported recommendation(s).	25
Fluency & correctness There are no confusing passages. Language used is effective, natural, precise, clear, accurate, and appropriate to audience and purpose. Variation in pacing, sentence structure, and length adds interest, flow to text. There are few or no mechanical, grammatical, or usage errors.	20
Nuts 'n' bolts Minimum length is 2,000 words.  Effectively incorporates at least 10 academically sound sources MLA manuscript guidelines are followed, including  header information page numbers line spacing titles typeface & size, etc. MLA in-text guidelines are followed, including signal phrases parenthetical information quote marks, etc. MLA list of works cited guidelines are followed, including beginning list on new page at end of document having title of Works Cited centered on first page of list double spacing without adding blank lines between entries using hanging indent organizing list alphabetically using proper capitalization using italics properly putting elements in correct order using correct punctuation, etc.	5
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18c End of Term Survey

Extra Credit: 5 points if you complete survey

• The purpose of the survey is to help me improve as a teacher, so your input is greatly needed.
• The link to this survey will be available in the Week 18 folder no later than one week before its due date.
• There are no right or wrong answers on the survey, and it's completely anonymous.
• When a check mark indicating you have completed the survey shows up in my gradebook, you get the entire 10 points.

NOTE: 10 pts. Extra Credit is given if ALL assignments have been submitted on time.