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Unit II: Student Essay Assignment

Please Rate the Features of Each Gender Essay

5 = Highest, 1 = Lowest
Organizational Level 5 4 3 2 1
Essay is organized clearly and concisely          
Thesis statement is logical and guides essay          
Topic sentences are logical, tie back to thesis and guide body paragraphs          
Examples and details illustrate the points being discussed          
Quotations are used to support argument and blend in with the writer’s own ideas          
The writer makes an effort to cite sources clearly          
Use of transitions and conjunctions make the comparisons between the sexes clear and logical          
Sentence Level 5 4 3 2 1
Essay uses 5–8 coordinators or transition words accurately and effectively          
Essay uses correct punctuation and structure for quotations          
Essay uses a variety of language to express ideas          
Essay has a minimum of spelling and verb tense errors