1. Final draft is 6-9 pages in length and explores the subject in sufficient depth: The subject is Illegalizing abortion will only cause harm to women mentally and physically and abortion is healthcare.
2. Final features at least 7-8 quality sources, and a total of 20-25 citations:
3. Final uses one of these patterns to open up the subject.
story
research/news story
compare/contrast
Description/Definitions
Cause/Effect
Scene-setting, possibly including dialogue
Historical background
Definitions and Illustrations
Facts, expert analysis, examples, and analogies
4. Writer takes a clear stand on an issue without using the phrase “I believe.”
5. My argument is clear and persuasive without being overly opinionated. I have strong support but have to make sure to include the opposite side to avoid BIAS.
6. Introduction of the essay engages attention immediately. The writer establishes the importance of the topic and that there is a problem. Why should we care?
7. Transitions guide the reader throughout so the essay flows well.
8. The sources are cited correctly throughout the paper according to MLA format. Parenthetical citations correctly feature (author #). If there is no author, the article title is included. The author includes at least 20-25 parenthetical citations.
9. The Works Cited page is its own separate page and is correctly formatted.
needs to show ethos/logos/pathos with a balanced, persuasive argument.
The thesis needs to take a clear stand define a problem and hints at a solution.
The writer needs to develop a subject with background material/relevant comparisons
The argument is supported by evidence/criterion/ examples to prove the thesis
The writer comments on sources; shows critical thinking and the opposite side
The essay is clearly organized with a strong lead, focused paragraphs, and a strong conclusion
The essay contains at least eight relevant sources that add layers/context.
At least 20-25 in-text citations need to be used to support key points of the argument.
The citations and Works Cited page need to be correctly formatted using MLA.
the writing needs to show few sentence-level mistakes, run-ons/fragments, tense shifts
the writing needs to display clarity, thoughtfulness, and care with language