Course Code UNV-104 Class Code UNV-104-O502 Criteria Content Percentage 100.0% Introduction: Begins with a hook sentence, introduces topic, and ends with a thesis statement. 10.0% Thesis statement: One sentence that includes main point of essay and three subtopics. 20.0% Supporting Paragraphs: Include appropriate topic sentences, supporting details reflective of research, and align to thesis statement subtopic. 30.0% Citations and References: In-text citations and references are in APA Style 20.0% Conclusion: Thesis statement is restated in different words. 10.0% Mechanics of Writing: Free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Third person and academic language used. 10.0% Total Weightage 100% Assignment Title Expository Essay Outline Unsatisfactory (0.00%) Introduction omits beginning with a hook sentence, introduces topic, and ends with a thesis statement. Outline omits a single thesis statement that includes main point of essay and three subtopics. Topic sentences do not align to thesis statement subtopic points. Supporting details included are limited and do not include two to three paraphrased complete sentences. Peerreviewed resources are not used. Explanations do not show sound analysis of topic. No citations and references are used. No reference page created. Outline omits conclusion which restates the thesis in different words. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Third person and academic language may or may not be used. Total Points 100.0 Less than Satisfactory (65.00%) Introduction inadequately begins with a hook sentence, introduces topic, and ends with a thesis statement. Essay inadequately provides a single thesis statement that includes main point of essay and three subtopics. Thesis is weak and missing important elements. Topic sentences may or may not align to thesis statement subtopic points. Supporting details included are limited and may or may not include two to three paraphrased complete sentences. Peer-reviewed resources may or may not be used. Explanations show minimal analysis of topic. Citations and references are inconsistently used. Reference page may be incomplete. Outline inadequately provides conclusion which restates the thesis in different words. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Third person and academic language may or may not be used. Satisfactory (75.00%) Introduction adequately begins with a hook sentence, introduces topic, and ends with a thesis statement. Introduction is limited and lacks important details. Essay adequately provides a single thesis statement that includes main point of essay and three subtopics. Thesis is somewhat limited and lacks some Important elements. Topic sentences somewhat align to thesis statement subtopic points. Supporting details include two to three paraphrased complete sentences. Peer-reviewed resources are used. Explanations show sound analysis to topic. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Outline adequately provides conclusion which restates the thesis in different words. Conclusion details are somewhat limited Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Third person and academic language are used. Good (85.00%) Introduction clearly begins with a hook sentence, introduces topic, and ends with a thesis statement. Introduction is strong with important details. Essay clearly provides a single thesis statement that includes main point of essay and three subtopics. Thesis is strong showing sound analysis of the topic. Topic sentences align to thesis statement subtopic points. Supporting details include two to three paraphrased complete sentences. Peer-reviewed resources are used. Explanations show strong, sound analysis to topic. Documentation of in-text citations and references is appropriate and style is usually correct. Outline clearly provides conclusion which restates the thesis in different words. Conclusion details are strong, showing sound analysis. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. Third person and academic language is used. Excellent (100.00%) Introduction expertly begins with a hook sentence, introduces topic, and ends with a thesis statement. Introduction is comprehensive and insightful with Important details. Essay expertly provides a single thesis statement that includes main point of essay and three subtopics. Thesis is comprehensive and insightful. Topic sentences align strongly to thesis statement subtopic points. Supporting details include two to three paraphrased complete sentences. Peer-reviewed resources are used. Explanations are comprehensive and show strong, sound analysis to topic. The documentation through use of in-text citations and references of all cited sources are free of error. Outline expertly provides conclusion which restates the thesis in different words. Conclusion details are comprehensive and insightful. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. Third person and academic language is used. Comments Points Earned Name: Course: Date: Instructor: Expository Essay: Outline Directions: 1. Please review your Topic 3 readings and the “Planning and Getting Started” section of “The Writing Process” media piece. 2. Fill in the outline and references sections below. Make sure to use complete sentences when completing the outline. Expository Essay Topic: Essay Title: I. Introduction: (Begin with a hook sentence to capture your audience’s attention, then provide a brief background of the topic and end with your thesis statement.) a. Hook: b. Additional background information: c. Mapped Thesis statement (review Topic 3DQ1 for feedback from instructor): II. Support Supporting Point #1 (subtopic 1): ____________________ a. Topic sentence for this first sub-topic: b. Two to three paraphrased supporting details from your research with in-text citations • Supporting paraphrase 1: • Supporting paraphrase 2: c. Explain why this research is important (avoid 1st & 2nd person): Supporting Point #2 (subtopic 2): ____________________ a. Topic sentence for this second sub-topic: b. Two to three paraphrased supporting details from your research with in-text citations • Supporting paraphrase 1: • Supporting paraphrase 2: c. Explain why this research is important (avoid 1st & 2nd person): Supporting Point #3 (subtopic 3): ____________________ a. Topic sentence for this third sub-topic: b. Two to three paraphrased supporting details from your research with in-text citations • Supporting paraphrase 1: • Supporting paraphrase 2: c. Explain why this research is important (avoid 1st & 2nd person): III. Conclusion: (Paraphrase your thesis statement, summarize main points, and make final remarks.) a. Paraphrase thesis statement: b. Summarize main points: c. Final remarks: References Organize all references you will use in the essay and list them in the space below in alphabetical order based on author’s last name. Be sure the reference page is double-spaced and formatted to have hanging indents by ½ an inch, with the first line hanging and all others indented. See the GCU Style Guide for help with formatting references and citations. Within the essay, this reference page will be on its own page at the bottom of your essay.
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