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My paper contains a strong thesis statement supported by research.

My paper is richly developed with at least three compelling arguments.

My paper has a clear viewpoint and is logically ordered. 

My paper contains a thesis statement supported by research.

My paper is fluent and fully developed with at least two compelling arguments.

My paper has a viewpoint and flows in an understandable manner for the most part, but it could be more organized or neater. 

My paper contains a weak thesis statement that is not supported by research. 

My paper is organized in a confusing manner, making the ideas difficult to understand.

My paper is somewhat disorganized and difficult to understand at times. 

My paper does not contain a thesis statement.

My paper has no clear or logical organizational structure, just lots of facts.

Overall, my work is disorganized and difficult to read and understand.

The words I chose are clear, descriptive, and accurate.

My paper contains a consistent persuasive tone throughout.  

The words I chose are adequately clear and descriptive.

My paper contains a persuasive tone in most parts. 

The words I chose are somewhat clear and descriptive.

My paper contains a persuasive tone in some parts. 

The words I chose are not clear or descriptive.

My paper lacks a persuasive tone.

My supporting evidence is detailed, relevant, and convincing. 

My supporting evidence is strong but needs to be more specific. 

My supporting evidence is adequate but not particularly strong. 

I use very little or no supporting evidence for my arguments.

My paper has no mechanical errors. It is written with complexity, using good word choices and exemplary sentence structure.   

My paper includes one or two mechanical errors, but overall, it contains good word choices and sentence structures.

My paper contains some mechanical errors as well as some confusing sentences.

My paper contains many mechanical errors. My sentences are confusing and difficult to understand.