Essay #1
Name: __Audria Moreno__
______ Presented a critical thesis (should involve ‘the why’ not ‘the what’).
(10 points)
______ Developed the thesis through qualified sub-points about the human condition (40 points)
______ Presented a solid introduction that follows the three step process
(15 points)
______ Presented a solid conclusion that does not contain new information but is
not overly repetitive (15 points)
______ Showed logical thinking in the critical analysis, and exhibited smooth transitions of thoughts throughout the essay (15 points)
______ Adhered to Standard Professional English and used the appropriate point of view for your chosen topic. (25 points)
______ Choose a topic that critically analyzes elements from one or two of the essays from CW (no outside stories or comparisons). It must be a different essay than the one discussed in your previous paper (5 points)
______ Showed critical analysis, rather than the reporting of facts in a book-report type of style. (20 points)
______ Avoided 1st person (unless you established yourself as an expert on the topic) and 2nd person. (20 points)
______ Qualified your assertions with evidence from the texts (at least one quote from each story you discussed) (5 points)
______ Appropriately referenced the works discussed using the standards you learned in class. (10 points)
______ Included a Works Cited page according to MLA standards (10 points)
______ Headed your paper according to MLA standards (see p 519 in CW for example) (5 points)
______ Submitted your paper with this cover sheet/checklist pasted directly into your document and named your file according to the directions (This is an all or nothing category—both must be done correctly) (5 points)
______ Total (out of 200 points)
Audria Moreno
Student MATC
ENG-151
October 10, 2013
Gossiping
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