Essay includes the following components: introduction, body, and conclusion. Essay contains a complete thesis statement. Paper includes a title page. Paper includes a reference list at the end. Essay content is within the page limit.

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Starts with a captivating hook. Presents the all the necessary context information about the topic, going from general to specific. Thesis statement is positioned at the end of the introduction, within one sentence. Thesis statement includes: topic, controlling idea, supporting ideas. Thesis statement reflects the rhetorical strategy (e.g., argumentative, cause & effect, comparison, etc.). Thesis statement reflects the body outline.

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Outline is appropriately structured for the rhetorical strategy. Body paragraphs are organized in a logical sequence. All body paragraphs' content is relevant to the thesis. There is clear cohesion and flow between paragraphs and sentences.

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Each body paragraph includes: topic setence, explanation, example, analysis, synthesis. Topic sentence clearly and concisely state the paragraph's main focus. Relevant elaboration and explanation of the topic sentence is provided. All examples from sources effectively support the topic of the paragraph by adding detail/depth to the point. Examples and evidence are presented in direct quotes, paraphrases, or summaries that represent the source's original intent. Analyses clearly describe how examples connect to the paragraph’s topic. Analysis is valid, logical, and original, showing what you want to accomplish with that source. Synthesis shows why the analysis is significant in addressing the main focus of the paragraph. Synthesis provides a transition to the next body paragraph.

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Starts with a restatement of your thesis. Provides a summary of supporting ideas discussed in the body paragraphs and key analyses. Effectively synthesizes ideas and connections between sources. Answers the question "So what?" to showcase the significance of the topic. Wraps up with a closing thought or a suggestion to readers. Does NOT present any new facts or information.

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All evidence come from credible sources. All examples are highly relevant to the topic & argument presented. Essay includes a sufficient number of academic sources based on the requirement. Sources are mostly used as examples to support and add detail/validity to your own ideas and arguments. There is a clear and effective balance of sources used throughout the paper. No individual sources are overused.

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Font type is Times News Roman, size 12px. Line spacing is double (2.0) and no paragraph spacing. Page margins are all set to 1 inch (2.54 centimeters). Paragraphs in are indented at the beginning. Text-align for essay paragraphs is set to left. Title page is correctly formatted with: essay title (bolded), author's name, university name, class name, instructor's name, date of submission. In-text citations follow the author-date method (e.g., (Jones, 1998) or Jones (1998)). Page number(s) or another logical identifying element, like paragraph number, is included in the in-text citation for direct quotes. Direct quotations are put in quotation marks "...". Direct quotations longer than 40 words are correctly formatted according to APA citation rules for long quotes. All sources cited in-text appear in the reference list at the end of the paper. Reference page/section is labeled "References" at the top of the page. All reference entries use hanging indentation (All lines after the first line of each entry should be indented 1.5 inch or 3.81 centimeters from the left margin). All reference entries are correctly formatted based on the type of source. Authors' last names are listed in full; first and middle names are listed as initials. In case of multiple authors, authors' names are separated with a comma and an ampersand (&) before the last author's name. In case of journal article with DOI, include the DOI link instead of URL link. Reference list entries are alphabetized by the last name of the first author of each work.

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Grammar is accurate & features appropriate levels of complexity & formality. Meanings are clear within and between sentences. No run-on sentences or fragment sentences. No verb and syntax errors. Periods, commas, colons, semicolons, and capitalization are used accurately. No spelling errors or typos (e.g., double space/missing space after a word, etc.). No usage of first pronouns (i.e., "I", "you", "we"). Vocabulary choice and variety is accurate and appropriately academic.

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