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UPDATED OCT 2019 ON BASIS OF FACULTY CONFERENCE VOTES—with LAR 12/2025 аdjustment Yоur scоre Mаx scоre INTRODUCTION The introduction pаragraph begins with an effective opening strategy. 1 Enough background information is provided in the introduction. The issue is sufficiently explained. 2 Thesis statement is located at the end of the introduction and expresses the controlling idea of the essay. 3 BODY The body contains three paragraphs—each starting with a topic sentence that indicates the paragraph structure: Argument #1, Argument #2, Counterargument-Refutation. 3 The argument paragraphs provide enough facts, reasons, and examples to support the arguments. 10 The counterargument-refutation paragraph includes a summary of the opposing argument(s) and an effective rebuttal. 5 CONCLUSION The conclusion paragraph starts with a summary of the writer’s viewpoint (i.e., restatement of thesis). 2 An effective conclusion strategy is used. 1 LANGUAGE Effective cohesive devices are used to link sentences and paragraphs with each other and with the thesis. 4 Level-appropriate grammar is used accurately. 7 Level-appropriate vocabulary is used accurately. 5 Formatting, spelling, and punctuation are appropriate. 4 FACTS The introduction and/or body contains two or more facts from the infographic with correct citation. 3 TOTAL 50 Final Writing Score = ________ / out of 50 points Comments: