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Category	4 (A)	3 (B)	2 (C)	1 (D)	0 (F)
Introduction and Thesis	First paragraph is catchy. Previewed main points of the paper and identified the topic. Demonstrate a clear focus and intent in the paper that directly relates to the prompt. Essay is original, sophisticated, interesting, thought provoking, and imaginative in its observations. Idea and thesis respond to the prompt assigned.	First paragraph has a weak "grabber." Main points are there but hard to piece together. Not directly relating to the prompt but are heading in that general direction.	A catchy beginning was attempted but was confusing rather than catchy. Topic is evident but haven't clearly stated the intent of your paper and how it relates to the prompt.	No attempt made to "catch" your reader's attention. No apparent thesis or main point. Are not addressing the issues from the prompt.	Clearly demonstrate that you made no effort.
Content of the Essay	Effectively analyzed, incorporating personal observations and use of expert source material. Provided critical insight that is interesting and thoughtful. Clearly addressed areas of interest in discussing Time Travel. Has a thesis or main idea that is thoroughly argued and explained with examples, well chosen and strategically integrated research sources, and persuasive rhetoric, all of which connect to the thesis. Content is unified, with clear transitions and consistent tone and form.	Analyzed but missed some key details here and there. Provided insight that was not as interesting or thoughtful as it could be. Did not thoughtfully address the prompt but did begin to formulate an idea.	Analysis is superficial, missing critical insight and a lot of details. Demonstrate some confusion with concepts and material.	Don't really demonstrate any critical insight. Inconsistently address issues raised in the prompt.	No attempt to address issues of the prompt.
Organization	Clearly structured with one idea flowing into the next. In other words, have put ideas into a logical sequence and connecting ideas with clear transitions. Focused on topic. The writer has thought through organization, as evidenced by well-ordered, thoughtfully constructed paragraphs in a logical, cohesive sequence. Relationships between the ideas presented are clear.	The essay is pretty well organized. One idea may seem out of place but are using clear transitions.	The essay is a little hard to follow. Paragraphs are unclear. Not using transitions effectively.	Ideas seem to be randomly arranged.	Ideas barely articulated. Not enough to even organize into a paper.
MLA	Demonstrated a precise use of MLA in-text citations and included a proper MLA Works Cited page.	Had MLA in-text citations but with minor errors. Works Cited page also contained minor errors.	Attempted to use proper in-text citations but was inconsistent. Improperly formatted Works Cited Page.	Very little use of MLA in-text citations. Not sure where your information was gathered from, who you consulted as a source.	No in-text citations. Have no idea where you got your information. No Works Cited page.
Mechanics	Using effective grammar, punctuation, spelling, phrasing, word choice, formatting and source citation. The essay has few, if any, errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar. Have followed format guidelines set down in prompt and syllabus. Essay is clearly written and precise in its use of language. Sentences are well constructed. Tone is appropriate to the topic, subject, and audience.	The essay has minimal errors.	Improperly formatted essay. Essay has a lot of errors but not enough to entirely confuse what you are trying to say.	Missing key formatting and essay has a lot of errors that cumulatively make it difficult to understand what student is trying to say.	A mess. Cannot extract any ideas from the essay.