European Union & Disunion

pts.poss.

pts. awarded

Thesis

5

in first sentence

2

clearly stated/specific

3

Evidence

10

specific reference to the text

5

drawn from all parts of the text

3

demonstrates engagement with the text

2

Argument

10

limited to one subject

3

broad enough to address the whole of the text

2

articulated clearly

3

terms defined

2

Rhetoric

10

organization

4

persuasive

4

incisive analysis

2

Mechanics

5

densely written

3

fits on one pg.

2

Total

40 (GPA scale)