Definition Paper Concept ____ The essay is unfocused. It is not clear what point the writer is trying to make about this concept that is being defined. ____ The writer apparently has not mastered the concept and relies too much on sources and jargon, lacks authority. ____ The explanation seems inappropriate for the audience--telling them too much or too little.
Plan ____ The essay is hard to follow. ____ The writer neglects to forecast the plan and provide transitions. ____ The information needs to be rearranged to make more sense.
Definitions and Other Writing Strategies ____ Definitions of terms likely to be unfamiliar to readers are inadequate. ____ The writer has not made use of clearly relevant strategies of presenting information using comparison and contrast, classification, cause and effect, and examples. ____ Examples don't seem to have a clear purpose or point. ____ The writer concentrates on recent developments, when readers need background information or historical information. ____ Instead of reporting on a concept, the writer takes a position on an issue related to the concept.
Sources ____ The citations and sources reveal a superficial or incomplete search for information. ____ Certain sources are inappropriate, dated, or peripheral. ____ The essay relies too much or too little on quoted material. ____ Quoted material is not integrated smoothly into the writer's text. ____ Sources cited are not in the reference list. ____ Citations and references do not consistently follow an accepted documentation style. |
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