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Expert (8-9) Practitioner Apprentice (3- Novice (0-2)

(5-7) 4)
The thesis is clear, The thesis 1) directly The thesis is limited Thesis does not exist
sophisticated, answers the question; 2) or undeveloped; may or does not answer
analytical, and takes a position with paraphrase the the question.
comprehensive regard to the question; and question and does
Thesis (directly answers all 3) provides organizational not address all parts
parts of the categories used in the of the question.
question). essay. Thesis may be
3 categories confused.
The essay presents a The essay presents a Presents an The essay has little or
clear argument clear argument argument in a no analysis of the
Structure of directly linked to the directly linked to the general manner; question.
thesis, with at least thesis, with two superficial treatment
the three relevant relevant categories of the subject; one
Argument categories well clearly defined and category clearly
defined. linked to the thesis. defines and linked to
the thesis.
Effectively and Generally supports Supports the Exhibits inadequate
comprehensively the argument with argument with some or incorrect
supports the relevant outside relevant outside understanding of the
Use of argument with information and information. Often question. Has little or
Evidence relevant outside interprets primary paraphrases, quotes, no understanding of
information and sources that support or briefly cites the documents or
interprets primary the thesis. documents, instead ignores them
sources that support of interpreting. completely.
the thesis.

Is clearly organized, Shows acceptable Poorly organized Has numerous errors.


coherent, and well- organization and and/or written. May Written so poorly that
Use of written. May contain writing; language contain major errors it inhibits
minor errors that do errors do not interfere that seriously detract understanding.
Language not detract from the with the
from the quality of
comprehension of the
author’s meaning. essay.
the essay.

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