Traditional Chinese Literature
general article writing
Description
Question: /12
Does the paper have an engaging research question?
Is the question clearly defined?
Use of Supporting Evidence 1: /12
Does the paper sufficiently explain the supporting evidence?
Does the evidence directly support the research question?
Use of Supporting Evidence 2: /12
Does the supporting evidence address the question from a different perspective than the
first piece of evidence?
Does the paper sufficiently explain the second supporting evidence?
Does the evidence directly support the research question?
Reflection on the Supporting Evidence: /12
Do the two pieces of supporting evidence build up the argument in a logical fashion?
Is the cited evidence well chosen (i.e. strong enough) to address the question?
Is the evidence convincingly developed with potential counterarguments in mind?
Conclusion: /12
Does the paper end with a strong thesis argument to answer the research question?
Does the conclusion address the scope of the research and put the essay in a larger
context?
Style/Delivery (30/30)
Meets length (4-5 pages) and formatting requirements: /5
Is the paper too short or long?
Is the paper double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, and have 1” margins?
Citations: /5
Are all sources cited using correct MLA format?
Spelling, Grammar, and Style: /20
Is the paper free of spelling and grammar errors?
Is the prose awkward or unclear?
Do the paragraphs flow from one to another?
Is the language used appropriate for an academic setting?
