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Introduction

Hook/lead-in introduces the topic and is well-developed, creative, and interesting- and is between 100-125 wods

Hook/lead-in introduces the topic, is somewhat developed and adequate in length – 100 words

Hook/lead-in does not adequately introduce the topic or makes an announcement, and is between 75 and 100 words

Hook/lead-in does not adequately introduce the topic, or is not evident, or is less than 75 words or more than 125 words

Thesis

Thesis is the last sentence of the introduction, makes a point about the prompt, and sets up organization of the three body paragraphs with parallel structure.

Thesis statement is the last sentence of the paragraph; it makes a point about the prompt, but does not set up organization of the body paragraphs, or it is not parallel.

Thesis is not the last sentence of the paragraph; however, it makes a point about the prompt, and may or may not set up the organization of the essay, and may or may not be parallel.

Thesis makes an announcement, or there is no evident thesis statement.

First body paragraph

First body paragraph relates to the first point in thesis. This point is supported with relevant details. Details are richly developed with specific examples and/or reasons. Transitions are used appropriately. Between 100-125 words.

First body paragraph relates to the first point in the thesis and is supported with relevant details. However, the details are not fully developed. Transitions are mostly used appropriately. No less than 100 words

First body paragraph does not relate to a point in the thesis; however, it is sufficiently supported by details OR point from thesis is evident but paragraph goes off topic or is not adequately supported. Between 75-100 words

First body paragraph does not relate to thesis, and it does not have adequate development. Less than 75 or more than 125 words

Second body paragraph

Second body paragraph relates to the second point in thesis. This point is supported with relevant details. Details are richly developed with specific examples and/or reasons. Transitions are used appropriately.

Second body paragraph relates to second point in the thesis and is supported with relevant details. However, details are not fully developed. Transitions are mostly used appropriately. No less than 100 words.

Second body paragraph does not relate to a point in the thesis; however, it is sufficiently supported by details OR point from thesis is evident but paragraph goes off topic or is not adequately supported. Between 75-100 words

Second body paragraph does not relate to thesis, and it does not have adequate development. Less than 75 words or more than 125 words

Third Body paragraph

Third body paragraph relates to third point in thesis. This point is supported with relevant details. Details are richly developed with specific examples and/or reasons. Transitions are used appropriately. Between 100-125 words

Third body paragraph relates to third point in the thesis and is supported with relevant details. Details are not fully developed. Transitions are mostly used appropriately. No less than 100 words

Third body paragraph does not relate to a point in the thesis; however, it is sufficiently supported by details OR point from thesis is evident but paragraph goes off topic or is not adequately supported. Between 75-100 words

Third body paragraph does not relate to thesis, and it does not have adequate development. Less than 75 words or more than 125 words

Conclusion

Provides essay with a true sense of closure. The thesis is restated (not verbatim) and supporting points are summarized. Between 100-125 words

Essay is concluded but the point of the essay is not restated. Conclusion is at least 100 words

Essay is summed up, but new information is included or conclusion resembles the introduction too closely. Conclusion between 75-100 words

No conclusion paragraph or less than 75 words or more than 125 words

Organization

The essay follows the organizational pattern set by the thesis. One idea follows another in a logical sequence. Transitions are used and are appropriate. Paragraphs are logically organized and stay on topic

The essay mostly follows the organizational pattern set by thesis. One idea follows another in a logical sequence. When used, most transitions are used appropriately. Paragraphs may go off topic.

The essay is somewhat organized but does not follow the organizational pattern set by thesis. When used, transitions are sometimes unclear. Paragraphs may go off topic.

The essay is disorganized and confusing. Transitions are used inappropriately.

Sentence fluency

Sentences are clear, complete, and of varying lengths. No or minimal errors such as fragments, comma-splices, fused sentences, or subject verb agreement errors.

Sentences are clear and of varying lengths. Minimal errors in sentence construction do not interfere with writer’s ability to communicate.

Minimal variation in sentence structure. Sentences are often awkward, and/or contain run-ons and fragments, and subject verb agreement errors.

Persistent and pervasive run-ons, fragments and awkward phrasings make the essay hard to read.

Grammar and Mechanics

Errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, and/or punctuation are few and insignificant and do not detract from the overall quality of the essay.

Occasional errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, and/or punctuation, which may detract from the overall quality of the essay.

Errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, and/or punctuation detract from the meaning and quality of the essay.

Essay demonstrates little command of grammar, spelling, capitalization and/or punctuation and contains too many errors; these detract from the meaning and quality of the essay.

Presentation

Essay has a heading that follows MLA formatting. It is double spaced and 12- point font has been used. The title is centered on the page. Paragraphs are appropriately indented. Essay has been saved with lastname_title and saved as either a word document or in rich text format

Essay has a heading, but it is missing one of the components. Title is centered, essay is double spaced and paragraphs are indented; 12-point font has been used; essay has not been saved correctly or is not in the correct file format.

Essay does not have appropriate heading; there is no title, or the title is not centered; essay is not correctly double spaced; or 12-point font was not used; essay is not saved correctly, or in the correct file format

Formatting does not conform to required MLA.

Grading scale 40 = 100

37-39 = 95

33-36 = 90

30-32 = 85

27-29 = 80

24-26 = 75

20-23 = 70

17-19 = 65

14-16 = 60

12-15 = 55

Shanitria Jones

Majorie-Anne Wikoff

ENC0025

1/20/2022

Outline

Thesis- Many people choose online classes because its more beneficial to their lives some people have full time jobs, most people suffer from medical issues and just cannot do in class sessions you also have some that wants to work at their own pace.

Body paragraph 1- Full time job

Example A- You do not have to attend class at a specific time, you can fulfill the functions of your job and study during your free time. You can also use your days off to get additional work done.

Example B- Also some people’s hands are forced to take online classes because they cannot afford not to go to work so they take online classes and keep their full-time job to be able to financially support their family.

Body paragraph 2 – medical issues

Example A- You have some woman who are pregnant taking online classes allows them to work on their health challenges and remain engaged without having to deal with inflexible attendance policies or stressful interactions with peers.

Example B- Then you also have some people who suffer from ADHD or anxiety so working alone in the comfort of their own home fits them better helps them better focus

Body paragraph 3- you can work at your own pace

Example A- You do not have to be afraid to work ahead or feel discouraged if you want to take more time on a particular subject or topic.

Example B- Not all students learn at the same pace, some may need extra tutoring.

Essay Checklist

Introductory Paragraph

Yes / No

Topic is introduced with a strong lead-in/hook and is more than five sentences long.

Yes / No

Thesis is the last sentence of the paragraph.

Yes / No

Thesis sets up the organizational pattern of the essay by clearly listing the three reasons/examples I will be using for support

Yes / No

Points in thesis are in parallel form.

Introductory paragraph is at least 100 words in length.

Yes / No

Body Paragraph 1

Yes / No

Yes / No

The topic sentence of the paragraph clearly introduces the first point from the thesis.

Yes / No

The remaining sentences in the paragraph provide adequate and relevant support for only the first point of the thesis.

Yes / No

There are at least two major details supported by minor supporting details evident in my paragraph.

Ideas are joined logically by appropriate transition words.

All ideas follow a logical pattern of organization and the paragraph is at least 100 words in length.

Yes / No

Body Paragraph 2

Yes / No

Yes / No

There are at least two major details supported by minor supporting details evident in my paragraph.

Yes / No

Ideas are joined logically by appropriate transition words.

Yes / No

All ideas follow a logical pattern of organization and the paragraph is at least 100 words in length.

Yes / No

The topic sentence of the paragraph clearly introduces the second point from my thesis.

The remaining sentences in the paragraph provide adequate and relevant support for only the second point of my thesis.

Body Paragraph 3

Yes / No

Yes / No

There are at least two major details supported by minor supporting details evident in my paragraph.

Yes / No

Ideas are joined logically by appropriate transition words.

Yes / No

Yes / No

The topic sentence of the paragraph clearly introduces the third point from my thesis.

The remaining sentences in the paragraph provide adequate and relevant support for only the third point of my thesis.

All ideas follow a logical pattern of organization and the paragraph is at least 100 words in length

Concluding Paragraph

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

The thesis is restated in the last paragraph. It must be in different words than used in the introduction.

The paragraph summarizes the points in the body paragraphs.

No new information is introduced in the paragraph

The conclusion is at least 100 words in length.

General Proofreading

 

Do I have the proper heading on my paper?

Yes   /   No

Is my essay double-spaced and are paragraphs indented? Did I use 12pt font?

Yes   /    No

Did I run spell-check and then check for words commonly confused?

Yes   /   No

Did I get rid of all contractions?

Yes   /   No

Did I check for proper capitalization?

Yes   /   No

Did I proofread for proper and consistent verb tense and correct as needed?

Yes   /   No

Did I get rid of any “you” pronouns??

Yes   /   No

Did I check for pronoun errors – shifts, case, and agreement – and make the corrections?

Yes / No

Do my subjects and verbs agree?

Yes   /   No

Did I correct any fragments, run-ons and comma splices?

Yes   /   No

Did I save my essay using Lastname_title

Yes / No
 

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Writing Tips: Transitions

Below are some example transitions and connective phrases for particular purposes.

Conjunctions
and
but
or
for
nor
neither
so
yet

To Summarize
in all
in a word
in brief
briefly
in other words
in short
in summary
that is

To Explain, Give Reasons
actually
admittedly
because
certainly
for example
in fact
indeed
really
of course
since
that is

To Compare
by comparison
here again
in the same way
in a similar manner
likewise
similarly
so too
as
also
equally

To Contrast
conversely
however
instead
in spite of that
anyhow
on the contrary
on the other hand
otherwise
rather than
still
yet

To Show Cause and Effect
accordingly
as a consequence
as a result
consequently
for this reason
hence
it follows that
so/so that
then
therefore
thus

To Add Information and Reasons
add to this
again
also
besides
equally
further
furthermore
in addition
moreover
once more
then too
too
yet again
yet another

To Show Various Conditions
in this event
in these circumstances
under such circumstances
this (that) being so
provided that
in spite of
none/nevertheless
at the same time
even if
if
unless
otherwise
although
even though
though
despite

To Show Conviction
after all
at least
at the same time
apparently
even so
evidently
certainly
conceivably
conclusively
doubtless
no doubt
perhaps
possibly
presumably
probably
surely
undoubtedly

To Show Concession
admittedly
after all
all the same
at any rate
granted
however
in any case
in spite of
it is true that
nevertheless
obviously
of course
still
to be sure

To Show Chronological Order
after that
afterwards
later
shortly
subsequently
concurrently
in the meantime
in the meanwhile
now
simultaneously
when/while/was
first, second, etc.
formerly
earlier
previously
before that
then
already
at last
at length
by that time
finally

To List or Show Logical Order
for example
for instance
in particular
to illustrate
the one … the other
this … that
these … those
here … there
either … or
neither … nor
whether … or
though … yet
wherever … there
since … then
the more … the more
not only … but also

To introduce a topic
as for
concerning
with regard to
with respect to

To Show Purpose
in order that
in order to
so that

Instructions

You will be using the outline you wrote and developing it into a five paragraph essay. You will now be giving very specific examples and/or reasons to support your thesis statement.  Use your outline!! Please remember, do not just list. Don’t forget appropriate transition words. Use the transition words list to help you.  Your conclusion should include a restatement of your thesis and should tie all your details together. Once you have completed your final draft, submit it as an attachment to the drop box for review. One final note: you are not limited to only the examples you gave in your outline. If you feel you have stronger support, please use it. Just remember to change your introduction to reflect any deviations from the original.

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