Essay is on-topic: a social justice issue somehow related to The Handmaid’s Tale
Length meets requirements: 5-7 pages (1625-2275 words) not including cover page and references page(s)
The primary audience is clear, and support has been tailored to this audience
The first paragraph includes problems/questions/issues and context or rationale for presenting the argument
A clear thesis with a strong assertion is presented in the introduction
An organizational statement/plan of development is presented in the introduction
Necessary definitions and background information are included
Quotations and paraphrases have direct comments that link to the topic sentence of the paragraph; comments move beyond summary or paraphrase and offer unique perspectives
Essay contains effective counterarguments
The essay is unified (all support is on topic) and coherent (all support flows and transitions are used effectively), as are paragraphs
The conclusion restates the thesis and includes implications and consequences, importance of claims, or future possibilities for research
Essay contains a clearly unique and original visual element that is no larger than half of a page or a video of less than five minutes; how the visual enhances the thesis/essay is clearly explained in the essay
Essay contains proper APA formatting, including a properly formatted cover page (author’s note and abstract are not required) and references page. Therefore, the essay will be 7-10 total pages. Place word count below college name on cover page.
Essay correctly uses APA in-text citations, including years, commas, and p. when appropriate. All APA conventions are adhered to. Headings within the essay are optional.
Essay does not contain any first or second person pronouns, except as used in direct quotes
Essay is extensively edited and proofread. Essay has been read aloud at least once. “Impotence of Proofreading” errors and pet peeves have been avoided.
Feedback from previous essays has been applied to this essay – for both content and grammar/mechanics
The syllabus and/or formatting checklist has been checked and guidelines have been followed.
Bibliography check list
The bibliography uses APA formatting.
I have a variety of sources (books, journals, periodicals, websites, videos).
Most of my sources have come from the databases.
I have, minimally, used the equivalent of one source per page (5-7 sources minimum for this essay).
Every source that is cited in the essay is listed in the bibliography.
Every source listed in the bibliography is used in the essay.
All visual sources are listed in the bibliography.
