Points Earned		Points Earned	x	Weight	=	Total Points
	Student's Evaluation		Grader's Evaluation
Evaluation of the Form of the Essay 1.  Essay Structure:  Includes such things as a clearly presented introductory (thesis) paragraph, followed by the body of the composition with well-constructed transitions between paragraphs, and a conclusion that summarizes the key points and arguments used in the essay.
2.  Writing/Grammar Skills:  Includes proper sentence and paragraph structure, proper use of punctuation, appropriate word choice, spelling, page set-up (margins, etc.).
3.  Use of Citations: Citations are formatted and used properly.
4.  Presentation and Development of Thesis:  The argument, or position of the writer, should be developed through a logical presentation of evidence that successively builds throughout the body of the composition.
5.  Length of Essay:  Minimum length in accordance with each assignment.
Total Form Score:				x	0.4	=
Evaluation of the Content of the Essay: 1.  Consistency of Argument:  Evidence cited  supports the essay thesis statement, and the relevance of the evidence is clearly elucidated.
2.  Evidence and Citations:  A sufficient amount of evidence is used to establish a sound and thoughtful argument (the amount of required evidence will often be specified for each assignment).
3.  Proper Application of Cited Evidence:  Proper perspective is given to the “weight” of the evidence (i.e., the data is not generalized).
4.  Addressing Opposing Views: Evidence should be cited that weakens or discredits the antithesis of the argument.
5.  Interpretation of the Evidence:  The writer’s interpretations of the cited evidence should be thoughtful and well argued.
Total Content Score:				x	0.6	=
Grading Scale:  A = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B- = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, C- = 1.7, D+ = 1.3, D = 1.0, D- = 0.7, F = 0.0	Letter Grade:				Total Points:

Score (= Total Points/5)________