Essay evaluation criteria
Essay evaluation criteria:
1. Introduction/Argument
d- Week, arguments and subarguments are not adequately outlined
c- Adequate, arguments and subarguments are outlined clearly
b- Good, arguments and sub-arguments are neatly and coherently outlined; the author's position is expressed clearly
a- Excellent, arguments and sub-arguments are neatly and coherently outlined, critically refined and compelling
2- Quality of information/evidence
d- Poorly researched, info are scant and inaccurate
c- Some parts of the dissertation are based on evidence carefully researched but based on a narrow selection of sources
b-Well researched, based on comprehensive, wide and relevant sources
a- Excellently researched, based on a wide array of sources, and historically accurate
Analysis
d- Evidence, main argument, subarguments, counteraguments are not linked well.
c- Links between evidence, main argument, subarguments, counteraguments are existing but uneven
b- Links between evidence, main argument, subarguments, counteraguments are logical and coherent
a- Links between evidence, main argument, subarguments, counter-arguments are strong, coherent, and relevant. Excellent analyitical skills.
Organization
d- The essay lacks clear content organization, logical steps unclear, underdeveloped
c- The paper has a clear structure and logical development, with good transitions from one section to another at times
b-Clear and logical order of subtopics that effectively supports the main thesis
a-Clear, logical, and well-developed discussion of subtopics in paragraphs that excellently supports the main thesis
Conclusions
d-Lacks a summary of the topic, thesis, and subtopics, with weak concluding remarks
c-Summaries of the topic, thesis, and subtopics are sufficiently clear
b-Good summary of the topic, thesis, and subtopics, with clear concluding remarks
a-Excellent summary of the topic, thesis, and subtopics, without introducing new information.
Language
d-Poor, sloppy, with grammatical and syntactic errors
c-Some grammatical and syntactic errors, but generally adequate
b-The paper is well written, with correct and clear grammar and syntax
a-Correct grammar and syntax, rich language, appropriate use of specialized vocabulary, and excellent readability
Notes and Bibliography
d-Conventions for notes and bibliographies not followed
c-Errors in the formatting of notes and the bibliography
b-Accurate use of conventions for notes and the bibliography
a-Accurate use of conventions for notes and the bibliography, and use of various types of sources
