J. Roth
English 201

Newest Essay Grading Sheet

For Essay #2

Up to 25 points each for the following categories:

Organization: up to 25 points possible:  Some things I will look for and hope to see:

            Introductory Paragraph:

ü      A comfortable introduction

ü      Proper reference to the work and author

ü      A clear, interesting, easy-to-locate thesis sentence

            Body Paragraphs:

ü      Clear topic sentences

ü      Logical development of support points

            Conclusion:

ü      A comfortable, appropriate ending to the paper

Development: up to 25 points possible:  Some things I will look for and hope to see:

ü      Clear topic sentences

ü      Sufficient, specific details used to support paragraph topics

ü      Specific citations from the text where appropriate

ü      Comfortable lead-in to citations and comfortable use of citations. Please see this link for help.

Style:  up to 25 points possible:  Some things I will look for and hope to see.

ü      Pleasant, readable style

ü      Proper use of MLA guidelines for paper format and for documentation of sources

ü      Proper sentencing (absence of fragments and comma splices)

ü      Proper spelling, punctuation, and word choice