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The following is the current draft of the essay contest judging sheet. It is subject to change.

ESSAY CONTEST JUDGING SHEET

 Entry Number_________________

Clearly evident – most points awarded
Somewhat evident – middle points awarded
Not evident – least points awarded

CRITERIA

POINT RANGE

POINTS AWARDED

Topic – subject matter matches required topic
 

0, 7, 15

 

Purpose – thesis is clearly stated
 

0, 5, 10

 

Organization – the writing flows logically with clear structure

0, 5, 10

 

Content – subject is discussed clearly and in an interesting manner

0, 5, 10

 

Standard Usage – uses proper grammar, spelling and punctuation

0, 3, 5

 

Writing – uses appropriate word choice and active voice with no rambling

0, 3, 5

 

Neatness & Structure – paper is presented appropriately and according to contest rules (including word minimums)

 0, 3, 5

 

Scientific Argument – conclusions are adequately supported without unsubstantiated opinion

0, 10, 20

 

References – attributes sources with proper citation
 

0, 3, 5

 

Effectiveness – the whole entry is effective in its purpose for its audience

0, 7, 15

 

 

                                                                                                       SUBTOTAL            ___________

Graphics
     Graphics are clear and support the argument: add 5 points
     Graphics are unclear or irrelevant: subtract 5 points
     No graphics: 0 points

 

  

                                                                                                              TOTAL            ___________

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