Grading+Rubric

=Grading Rubric=

Listed below you will see the break down of how you will be graded on the final essay you will be turning in. This list is here so you understand how things need to be formatted and the break down of points. Since this is here, the "I didn't know" excuse will not be acceptable. You do know and are expected to pay attention to the litte details that will take off major points.

Turned in on time: 10 points taken off each day that it's late.

Paper components: 5 points taken off for each paragraph you don't have. ***5 paragraph minimum***

Font: 5 points taken off for not having the correct font and size
 * Times New Roman
 * 12 point font
 * No **bold** or //italics// unless MLA calls for it

Grammar and Punctuation: points will be taken off for not using correct grammar and punctuation
 * Correct punctuation: periods, commas, semicolons, colons, etc.
 * Correct usage of commonly confused words: they're/there/their; to/too/two; etc.
 * No slang, use proper English
 * No contrations-a point off for each

Documentation (your citations): up to 10 points off for not having the correct parenthetical documentation

Paper Format: up to 10 points taken off for your pages not being correctly formatted
 * One inch margins on all sides
 * Correct MLA format throughout the paper
 * Proper header on each page
 * Proper heading on first page

Format of Works Cited: up to 10 points off for not being formatted correctly
 * Hanging indents
 * Correct MLA citations
 * Alphabetical order

The rest of the grading will be based on how well written your paper is. When writing this paper you need to take into consideration the things I have worked with on dealing with writing:
 * A hook for your paper
 * A thesis that you follow throughout your paper
 * Good, effective transitions
 * An effective conclusion

Some things to consider when writing your paper:
 * 1) Does it flow well? If you are unsure, then read it outloud to yourself. You can usually tell by that if your paper is choppy.
 * 2) Did you proof your paper? Proofreading and editing can find a lot of simple mistakes that you could have points taken off for.
 * 3) Do you follow MLA guidelines? Refer back to your notes on MLA format to check.