Grading+Rubric

=Grading Rubric=

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

Page length: 5 points taken off for each page you don't have. ***3 page 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.

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