You are graded on seven categories:

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Introduction

zinger, background, definitions, relevance, thesis, "road map"

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Organization/ Structure

thesis-driven, topic sentences, paragraphing, transitions, logical flow

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Factual Support

relevance, selection, range of sources, dates, people, historical events

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Quote Choice and Use

choice, use, introduction, analysis, discussion, format, relevance, citation

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Analysis and Argument

consistent thesis argument, addresses counter-argument, thorough discussions, original interpretation, use of secondary sources/historiography

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Prose and Mechanics

word choice, syntax, spelling, vocabulary, colloquialism, cliché , punctuation vague language, passive voice, vague antecedent, tense, agreement, fragments

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Conclusion

restatement, expansion, answering the "so what" question (significance)

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