Approaches to Writing - Assignment 5C  Research Paper - First
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Assignment 5C - Paper: First Version
Scoring Criteria
(100 possible mileage points)
  1. Submission is titled correctly [For correct title, see "Assignment 5C" instructions under "How do I submit this assignment?"] (5 mileage points):

  2. Paper correctly uses MLA paper format (5 mileage points):

  3. Paper demonstrates an understanding of argumentation, as discussed throughout Phases 1 - 5 lesson pages (10 mileage points):

  4. Paper contains an introduction with a clear argumentative thesis statement (10 mileage points):

  5. Thesis is developed by at least three main points that mark three distinct sections of the paper (10 mileage points):

  6. Each main point is supported by subpoints, evidence, and/or logical explanations (30 mileage points total):

    Main Point # 1 (10 mileage points):

    Main Point # 2 (10 mileage points):

    Main Point # 3 (10 mileage points):

  7. Paper contains a conclusion (10 mileage points):

  8. Evidence comes from a variety of credible sources (5 mileage points):

  9. Paper includes a Works Cited page in proper MLA format (5 mileage points):

  10. All information borrowed from sources are marked by parenthetical references [in proper MLA format] that correspond with entries on the Works Cited page (10 mileage points):
TOTAL MILEAGE POINTS FOR ASSIGNMENT 5C (OUT OF 100 POSSIBLE):
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