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Original, clear, focused, debatable well-supported thesis. Specific examples included for support. Claims for credibility and usefulness are fully developed.
Identifiable main idea that is generally supported. Some examples included, though potentially vague or abstract. Claims for credibility and usefulness are established but need further development.
Identifiable main idea that is not well supported or does not match most of essay content. Some examples provided, but of a vague, abstract nature. Missing claims for either credibility or usefulness.
Balanced, authoritative sources; effectively integrated outside sources. High-quality research is used to provide more insight into primary source being evaluated.
Effective, authoritative sources, sufficiently integrated into rest of essay. Research is used to provide more insight into primary source being evaluated.
Some sources appropriately used for assignment; source content not well integrated into essay text. Minimal research is used to provide context to primary source being evaluated.
Insufficient sources used for assignment and/or sources are of poor quality for academic purposes. Not well integrated into surrounding text. Does not provide any additional research to provide context for source being evaluated.
Arguments are tailored to meet the needs of the target audience. Counterarguments are anticipated and adequately responded to. Effective level of formality.
Arguments are well-founded, but may not fully consider the interests of the target audience. Counterarguments are anticipated. Appropriate level of formality.
Arguments don't consider the needs of the target audience. Counterarguments are not fully anticipated. Appropriate formality for writing context, though not always targeted to specific audience.
In-text citations and References page generally follow APA specifications, with some consistent errors. Pages are formatted using APA standards, possibly with some error.
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