Here is the Rurbic
Grading Guide for Essay 4 (Major Research Project)


Name___________________________________________________ Final Grade____________

1.	Introduction sets context for the controversy and its complexities	10   9   8   7   6
2.	Thesis Statement clearly declares opinion (for/against) and outlines 
main ideas as presented in body paragraphs				10   9   8   7   6
3.	Argument emphasizes new ideas (originality) 				10   9   8   7   6
4.	Each body paragraph offers topic sentence that raises a debatable	
position 								10   9   8   7   6
5.	Each body paragraph offers effective supporting details 			10   9   8   7   6
6.	Each body paragraph adequately develops the main idea 		20  18  16  14  12
7.	Essay and Body Paragraphs are organized and coherent 			10   9   8   7   6 
8.	Conclusion effectively summarizes complexity of essay			5    4   3   2   1
9.	Correct use of MLA formatting (in-text citations and Works Cited)	10   9   8   7   6
10.	Grammar Errors are limited						5     4   3   2   1

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