2 points: clearly states a thesis statement that connects directly to assigned paper topics
3 points: body paragraphs clearly connect to and help to support/prove thesis statement
3 points: texts are cited directly and accurately in order to support/prove thesis statement
2 points: meets spelling, grammar conventions, MLA conventions
10 points total
Paper Check List:
______: paper topic is from assigned list or has been approved in advance of due date
______: you have a second copy of the paper that is stored (via hard copy and/or electronically) in a safe, secure place that you can access when you need to.
______: paper has been spell checked and edited for other basic spelling, grammar and usage errors BEFORE you have handed it in.
______: paper is correctly formatted according to MLA guidelines
______: paper is ready to be turned in AT THE START OF CLASS on the due date
