Essay Scoring Guide

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Beginning Your Essay

Hints for Improving

Guidelines for Your Essay

Evaluating Credibility

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Hort 315 Essay Scoring Guide

STYLE - 10/30 points

Spelling correct	minor spelling errors	multiple spelling errors
Correct vocabulary	little use of terminology	technical terms used incorrectly
Proper grammer	subject/verb, tense	sentence structure, other grammatical issues

SUBSTANCE - 15/30 points

Addresses question/topic	does not clearly state issue	misses point of assignment
Uses facts and data	key facts missing	states facts incorrectly
Critically analyzes topic	little analysis of facts	facts misinterpreted	states but does not analyze
Cites References	no references cited	inaccurate citation	poor choice of references

OTHER FACTORS - 5/30 points

Submitted on time to TurnItIn.com	YES	NO
Adherence to layout rules	YES	NO

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