Structure:
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introduction
(one paragraph) includes thesis statement (last sentence, to be highlighted in red)
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body
consists of many paragraphs; maximum one idea or argument per paragraph
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conclusion:
thesis statement is re-examined in the light of the arguments presented
Argumentation:
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thesis
statement (one sentence): it is clear, specific and can be understood without
context
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topic
sentence: first sentence of every paragraph in the body of the text (to be
highlighted in blue)
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paragraphs
are unified and coherent
–
paragraphs
are on average about 5 to 10 sentences (150 to 300 words) long
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the essay
contains: explanatory, illustrative, concluding and transitional sentences
Grammar:
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tenses are
used correctly and consistently
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subject/verb
agreement is correct
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pronouns
are used correctly and have an unambiguous referent
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sentence
structure is varied
Vocabulary:
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word
choice is clear, precise and varied
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there is
no unnecessary repetition
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prepositions
are used correctly
Sentences:
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not too
long or choppy
–
there is
enough variation in length
Spelling:
–
spell-checker
is used
Connectors and
punctuation are used correctly
Style of the essay is formal,
objective, conventional, impersonal and tentative
Title: attractive
Sources:
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(academic)
sources are used in the text in the form of summaries, paraphrases, and
(occasionally) citations/quotations
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the
prescribed format is used: APA
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all
sources used in the text are mentioned on the reference page and the other way
around
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