BUS 100 Lecture : Oryx and Crake Essay Rubric.doc
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Very little attempt to support argument with evidence, or evidence is irrelevant. Quotes appear often without analysis relating them to topic sentence, or there is a weak topic sentence to support. Very unclear; no logical transitions evident; no topic sentences. Unclear, often because thesis is weak or non- existent; transitions confusing and unclear; few topic sentences. Generally unclear, often wanders or jumps around; few or weak transitions; many paragraphs without topic sentences. Evidence considerably relates to topic sentence, though links perhaps not very clear; quotations are analyzed. Considerably clear and appropriate, though may wander occasionally; may have a few unclear transitions, or a few paragraphs without topic sentences. Considerably promising, but slightly unclear or lacking in insight or originality. Clearly relates evidence to topic sentences; analysis is fresh and exciting, posing unique ways to think of the material. Very clear and understandable, argues thesis very effectively; offers excellent transitions from point to point; paragraphs support solid topic sentences.