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English 4: Psychoanalytic Theory Essay

Research the approved topic. Submit one 4-6 page, typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include Works Cited page. Your paper will be graded based on the criteria below.

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Paper
	Excellent A Range 10 pts	Good B Range 7 pts	Fair C Range 4 pts	Poor D/F Range 1 pts
Content & Structure	Excellent -Thesis is an argument and appropriately complex --Topic is clearly defined, developed and elaborated on throughout paper. -All information is analyzed thoughtfully, not just summarized. -Psychoanalysis techniques are skillfully incorporated to enhance argument.	Good -Thesis presents an argument, though it may lack appropriate complexity. --Topic is defined but not developed and elaborated on throughout paper. -Most information is analyzed, some just summarized. -Psychoanalysis techniques are present but do not necessarily enhance argument.	Fair -Thesis is present, but it lacks an argument. -Topic is mentioned throughout paper, but is not developed. -Some information is analyzed, much is just summarized. -Psychoanalysis techniques are rarely present and do not enhance argument.	Poor -Thesis is not present or is unidentifiable. -Topic is not clear throughout paper and is not developed. -Information is merely stated or summarized. -Psychoanalysis techniques are not mentioned.
Organization	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor -Organization, transitions, introduction, topic sentences, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness. No quotes are used from the text at all.
Grammar and Mechanics	Excellent -Sentences are well constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout essay; a variety of types are used. -Few or no errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling (including pronouns, contractions, and number). -Word choice is consistently careful and precise.	Good -Most sentences are well constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout essay; a variety of types are used. -There may be a few minor errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling. (including pronouns, contractions, and number). -Word choice is usually careful and precise, and indicates a maturing personal style.	Fair -Many sentences are well constructed, but there may be some errors; there is little variety in the types that are used. -There are numerous errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling. (including pronouns, contractions, and number). -Word choice is general, vague, or imprecise.	Poor -Few sentences are well constructed; many have no structure and/or are incomplete. -There are numerous errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, or spelling. (including pronouns, contractions, and number). -Word choice is often incorrect.
Works Cited/Citations	Excellent -All sources properly cited in both paper and WC. -No errors in format or punctuation. -In-text citations are consistently introduced in varying and effective ways.	Good -All sources properly cited in both paper and WC. Few errors in format or punctuation. -In-text citations are mostly introduced in varying and effective ways.	Fair -Not all sources properly cited in both paper and WC. -Several errors in format or punctuation. -In-text citations are rarely introduced in varying and effective ways.	Poor -Most sources not properly cited in paper and/or WC. -Citations are riddled with errors in format or punctuation. -In-text citations are not introduced in varying and effective ways.
Formatting	Excellent -Paper meets required length. -MLA format is correct.	Good -Paper meets required length. -Few errors in MLA format.	Fair -Paper is just short of required length and /or some errors in MLa format.	Poor Paper fails to meet required length and /or many errors in MLA format.

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