| 1. Thesis & Central Claim |
25 Pts |
Debatable, non-obvious thesis that establishes clear analytical stakes and previews the reasoning blueprint. |
Clear topic focus but relies on descriptive summary rather than a tension-driven claim. |
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| 2. Empirical Evidence & Synthesis |
25 Pts |
Integrates peer-reviewed sources or primary data smoothly; synthesizes multiple scholars per paragraph. |
Quotes sources accurately ("quote-dropping") without interrogating methodology or limitations. |
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| 3. Structural Coherence & Flow |
20 Pts |
Every body paragraph opens with a claim-driven topic sentence and transitions logically without filler. |
Paragraphs follow a formulaic 5-paragraph list structure with abrupt transitions between sections. |
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| 4. Quantitative / Method Accuracy |
15 Pts |
All equations, error bounds, IMRaD tables, or case-study variables are explicitly derived and labeled. |
Final numerical result is stated but intermediate steps, units, or control variables are omitted. |
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| 5. APA 7 / MLA 9 / Chicago Mechanics |
15 Pts |
100% alignment between in-text parentheticals and reference list; zero hanging-indent or DOI syntax errors. |
Mixed citation editions (e.g., APA 6 vs APA 7) or missing page/paragraph locators on direct quotes. |
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