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Criterion
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Unsat
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Score
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CLEAR FOCUS
Conveys theme or purpose; identifies principle issues;
clear argument; relates development to purpose; responds directly to questions
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Some sense of focus or theme; some issues identified;
argument is unclear; development is weakly related to purpose
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Establishes and maintains a clear focus and purpose
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PURPOSEFUL STRUCTURE
Provides an intro, key points, supporting detail
and conclusion; summarizes major points, connections among ideas made;
uses appropriate examples
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Recognizable introduction, few primary points, and
a conclusion; some connections made among ideas; gives some examples
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Consistently articulates connections between arguments
and conclusions, between source materials and original contributions
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APPROPRIATE STYLE
Speaks clearly & concisely; appropriate mechanics,
grammar & sentence structure; professional, poised, lively,
interested; holds attention; style fits audience and goals; media used
well
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Shows awareness of word choice and tone; presentation
is coherent; media are understandable and relevant
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Shows a refined awareness of audience; presentation
is clear, engaging, effective, and well paced; mechanics are flawless;
bearing and appearance are appropriate; smoothly incorporates high-quality
media
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CONTENT
Finds relevant information, presents defensible
argument, draws appropriate conclusions; distinguishes fact from opinion;
appropriate citation techniques
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Content basically accurate; gives some examples
or evidence for opinions; few conclusions drawn amid a jumble of facts
and opinions; few attributions
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Demonstrates ability to analyze, synthesize and
apply appropriate discipline content; cogent conclusions derived from well-supported
arguments
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OVERALL EVALUATION
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