NAME ______________________________ GRADING WORKSHEET FORMAT: Use MLA format and meet expectations of length for paper.

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Use correct page headers and numbering. Title is creative and in format. Double spaced, with 1 margins and maximum 12 font. Paper is 3 pages full onto 4 pages. Citations are in MLA format and are introduced or closed with writers words. Works Cited page is in MLA format.

COMMENTS ___________________________________________________________________ FORMAT GRADE ___________ STYLE: Edit and proof the writing.
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Words are spelled correctly, and no first or second pronouns are used. (No I or you). No slang is used. Grammar and voice are academic. Verb endings are consistent.. Subject and verb agree in number and in person. No sentence fragments are used. No run ons or comma splices are used.

COMMENTS ___________________________________________________________________ STYLE GRADE_________ STRUCTURE: The paper is arranged in a logical way that makes a point and supports the thesis.
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The paper is 5 paragraphs. The introduction familiarizes the reader and surveys the topic of the paper. The thesis sentence is clearly stated in the introductory paragraph in the last line. The topic sentences are the first sentence of the body paragraphs. The analysis supports the restated thesis sentence in the conclusion.

COMMENTS ___________________________________________________________________ STRUCTURE GRADE ________ CONTENT: The paper is interesting and demonstrates critical thinking.
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3 The content is appropriate to the assignment. 3 The paper is balanced. 3 The conclusion demonstrates an analysis of the topic.

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GRADE FOR PAPER _____________