Unit 2 Evalutation Criteria
1. Does the writer include a creative, thought-provoking two-part title?
2. Does the writer use the initial (introductory) paragraphs to offer a brief overview of the discussion they are analyzing? Has s/he found a way to begin the essay without making obvious claims (“Since the history of time, man has struggled with communication”) or gross generalizations (“In today’s world, the Internet pervades all aspects of humans’ lives”)?
3. Does the writer show s/he has carefully read and understands the sources used? Is there proper introduction of each before the writer includes quotations?
4. Does each paragraph have ONE purpose or main idea, and is there sufficient conceptual glue (transitions) between the paragraphs that allow the reader to follow the writer’s train of thought without having to guess at what the connection(s) is/are?
5. Does the writer explicitly apply one or both of the analytical methods we learned in class?
6. From the analysis, does the writer create a new perspective through which to consider the issue or discussion? Does the writer offer a closing to the discussion that shows how the analysis has brought about a new meaning or way to think about the topic or problem?
7. Does the writer include both proper in-text citation and a clean, error-free Works Cited page?
8. Does the writer avoid the pitfalls of second person perspective, unnecessary passive voice? Are the sentences parallel (when appropriate)? Do pronouns and antecedents agree? Do subjects and verb tenses agree?
