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Before my students begin the task of evaluating their own essays, I take plenty of time to discuss each criterion and category. To identify the specific elements of writing I look for when evaluating their essays, I begin at the top of the Scoring Guide.
Essay Scoring Guide
A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0
Command of Assignment/Topic
To demonstrate a "Command of Assignment/Topic," a student must show that he or she has addressed all aspects of the written paper assignment, including the paper length.
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Addresses the topic clearly and responds effectively to all aspects of the task |
| B: |
Clearly addresses the topic but responds to some aspects of the task more effectively than others |
| C: |
Addresses the topic but may slight some aspects of the task |
| D: |
Distorts or neglects some aspects of the task |
| F: |
Suggests confusion or an inability to comprehend the task |
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