Introduction
The introduction is engaging, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
Body
Each paragraph has thoughtful supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea.
Organization-
Structural Development of the Idea Writer demonstrates logical and subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs; transitions are used to enhance organization.
Conclusion The conclusion is engaging and restates the thesis.
Mechanics No errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling.
Usage No errors sentence structure and word usage.
Citation All cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format with no errors.
Bibliography Done in the correct format with no errors. Includes more than 10 major references (e.g. science journal articles, books, but no more than two internet sites. Periodicals available on-line are not considered internet sites)