Project- Academic Paper

BAS Year 1 ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING 1- LSC 1103

Project- Academic Paper

Introduction

Topic Sentence provides a good intro to paragraph

Supporting Details complete the intro

Thesis statement is indicative of paper’s development

Body

Topic Sentences providegood introductions to paragraphs

Supporting Details complete the topics

Concluding sentences restate the topic sentences

Conclusion

Topic Sentence provides a good intro to paragraph

Supporting Details complete the paper

There are no new ideas here

Language

Communicative quality and coherence

Grammatical range and accuracy

Lexical range and accuracy

Spelling/ punctuation

References & Bibliography

Correct use of APA and agreed on in text references

Mechanics

Paper is formatted properly:

Margins1 ”on all sides

Page numbersset to right side, top of page, plain

Line spacing all lines are spaced at 1.5

Indentall paragraphs start by indenting one tab stop

FontTimes New Roman size 12, color: black

Title Five words or less, centered, same font, same size, no bold

Capitalization

Punctuation

Spelling

Sentence Structure

Total

Assessment breakdown.

Section / 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Introduction / Topic sentences, supporting details and thesis statement are all used. / There is a logical link and movement from general to specific ideas, leading to a clear indication of what project is about. Some relevant background detail provided / There is a logical link as well as some type of creative use of introduction device (eg quote/ saying etc.) with a clear indication of what project is about. Development of ideas lead seamlessly from topic sentence to thesis statement
Body / All paragraphs have topic sentences, supporting details and concluding sentences. / The order of paragraphs adds to the quality of the essay. Topic sentences show some connection to paragraph content / The order of paragraphs adds to the quality of the essay. The links between paragraphs helps with the main message of the essay.
All points made are relevant and necessary.
Conclusion / Topic sentence and supporting details are present. There are no new ideas. / Conclusion recalls all main points covered in essay, with some direct repetition. / Conclusion recalls all main points covered in essay in a way that highlights the main message of the text.
Language / Meaning clear in simple sentences, but becomes unclear in complex sentences. Basic tenses used correctly but subject verb agreement mistakes are common. / Main meaning clear although more complex sentences meaning sometimes unclear. Wider range of linking words used. / Main ideas and details are clear and well organized. Range of linking words used with correct use of complex sentences. Correct use of vocabulary.
References & Bibliography / Correct use of MLA and agreed on in text references. / Correct use of APA and agreed on in text references. All references in alphabetical order. / Use of in text references helps build the message/ argument of the essay.
Mechanics / 60% of paper follows spec / 80% of paper follows spec / 100% of paper follows spec