Approaches to Writing
Assignment 3B - Research Paper Tentative Thesis Statement
Scoring Criteria
(10 possible mileage points)

  1. Submission is correctly titled [For correct title, see "Assignment 3B" instructions under "How do I submit this assignment?" (1 mileage point):

  2. Submission demonstrates an understanding of "thesis statements" as outlined on the lesson pages preceding the assignment [Review "Question to Tentative Thesis Statement" and "Tentative Thesis Statement" 3] (1 mileage point):

  3. The Research Paper Tentative Thesis Statement is taken from the List of Potential Thesis Statements OR, if not, an explanation is offered (1 mileage point):

  4. The Research Paper Tentative Thesis Statement is phrased as a complete sentence that declares an arguable position (3 mileage points):

  5. The Research Paper Tentative Thesis Statement is correctly punctuated and capitalized (1 mileage point):

  6. The Research Paper Tentative Thesis Statement is correctly spelled (1 mileage point):

  7. The Research Paper Tentative Thesis Statement is clearly worded (1 mileage point):

  8. The Research Paper Tentative Thesis Statement directly answers the Reseach Paper Question, which is listed with the Research Paper Topic and the Research Paper Subject before the Thesis Statement (1 mileage point):

    TOTAL MILEAGE POINTS FOR ASSIGNMENT 3B (OUT OF 10 POSSIBLE):


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