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| Conventions |
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My paragraphs have more than one sentence.
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Each of my paragraphs has one main idea.
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I have used correct grammar.
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I have used correct punctuation.
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I have checked my spelling.
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Sylistic effects enhance the report. They do not distract the reader.
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My printout contains no typographical errors.
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| Fluency |
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My sentences build logically upon the one(s) before.
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My sentences are different lengths.
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My sentences start in different ways.
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The meaning of each of my sentences is clear.
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My sentences flow easily from one to another.
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There are no run-on sentences.
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There are no incomplete sentences.
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I maintain one verb tense, especially in summaries.
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I express similar ideas using parallel construction.
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| Ideas |
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I used brainstorming and a concept map or outline to create and organize my ideas.
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My report is clear and focused. I stay on topic.
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I can summarize my topic in just a few sentences.
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I understand my topic and could explain it to someone else easily.
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Details in my report give the reader important information.
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My ideas relate to one another.
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I have listened to suggestions from the teacher or peer writers.
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I have cited my sources correctly and included a References page.
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| Organization |
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Ideas are organized in a meaningful way.
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The sequence of ideas is logical.
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My introduction is interesting and inviting.
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My ideas flow from one to another.
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I used helpful transitions between main points, (e.g., "First of all," or "Similarly").
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I have a satisfying conclusion.
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| Punctuation |
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Commas surround parenthetical expressions and appositives.
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Commas separate the items in a series.
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A comma precedes "and" or "but" when introducing an independent clause.
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A comma follows an introductory word or phrase.
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A semicolon connects two sentences.
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Closing quotation marks always follow commas or periods.
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A question mark follows closing quotation marks unless part of quoted material.
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Apostrophes are used correctly to show possession or to create contractions.
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I only put an apostrophe in the word "it's" when I mean "it is."
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A colon is used for emphasis or to introduce a list.
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A period, question mark, or exclamation mark ends every sentence.
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Long quotations are set off (e.g., indented on both sides, single spaced, and/or italic font) from the text that is not a quote.
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Foreign words not in common use are italicized or enclosed in quotes.
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Citations use the prescribed format including correct capitalization, punctuation, and italicization.
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| Word Choice |
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My sentences begin in different ways.
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Every word seems just right.
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The language I use expresses voice.
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I use descriptive words (adjectives and adverbs) often.
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My words paint pictures in the reader's mind.
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I use my own words or enclose other's words in quotation marks.
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I use strong, active verbs.
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I use synonyms and different verbs to add variety.
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My pronouns match the nouns to which they refer.
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I omitted needless words from the first draft.
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