If you could please try to make the essay seem more academic\/professional. its APA 8th eddition
Introduction (3 marks)
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A strong introduction:
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clearly highlights the relevant issue and provides context for the reader (1 mark)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clearly defines key terms as they arise and\/or are needed, places them in the context of the essay (1 mark)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clearly provides the reader with the necessary information they need to understand why the writer is making the claim that they are (1 mark)
o\u00a0\u00a0 e.g. historical overview, use of stats\/prevalence rates, a recent example, defining important terms or the controversy around the topic, etc. \u2013 you may include some, all, or none of these; what you include for contextual information depends on your topic and claim!
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Claim\/thesis statement (3 marks)
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The claim is:
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Singular (1 mark)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Argumentative\/debateable (not phrased as a question) (1 mark)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is found towards the end of the introduction and context-setting (1 mark)
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Body\/Supporting Points\/Counter-arguments (16 marks)
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Has at least two, and no more than four, supporting arguments (10 marks):
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clearly stated (2 marks)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clearly explained, relying on scholarly\/empirical evidence (8 marks)
o\u00a0\u00a0 Supporting arguments are well-explained, rely on empirical evidence, and interpret the evidence relying on the author\u2019s voice (7-8 marks)
o\u00a0\u00a0 Supporting arguments are explained, generally rely on empirical evidence but may need more, AND\/OR have some issues with clarity and relying on the author\u2019s voice (5-6 marks)
o\u00a0\u00a0 Supporting arguments are present, but not well-explained AND\/OR do not rely on sufficient evidence, AND\/OR writing is primarily summarizing with minimal use of the author\u2019s voice (3-4 marks)
o\u00a0\u00a0 Less than 2 minimum or more than 4 maximum supporting arguments, not explained at all, AND\/OR or no reliance on evidence (0-2 marks)
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Has addressed at least two counter-claims (6 marks):
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Counter-claims clearly stated\/addressed (2 marks)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Counter-claims explained \u2013 why would someone hold that belief, what does the evidence say? (2 marks)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Effective rebuttal of each counter-claim, relying on evidence for each (2 marks)
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Conclusion (3 marks)
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A strong conclusion:
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clearly emphasizes the significance of the claim within the context of the issue (1 mark)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Addresses possible limitations, incorporates limitations into claim, and\/or suggests future research\/prevention\/interventions (as appropriate for the topic and claim) (1 mark)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Highlights clear consequences, implications of the claim (1 marks)
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Overall evaluation of flow, logic, style, quality of writing (5 marks)
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Combinations of: no or minimal spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors; effective transitions between paragraphs and essay sections; appropriately-sized paragraphs (approx. 1\/3 \u2013 3\/4 of a page); if used, properly formatted sub-headings; no quotes unless appropriate; no slang or colloquialisms; avoids passive voice, lack of precision, and wordiness; uses scientific language and terminology; avoids biased or loaded language (4-5 marks)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Combinations of: has spelling, grammar, and\/or punctuation errors that make comprehension more difficult; occasional effective transitions between paragraphs and sections; usually appropriately-sized paragraphs; if used, some sub-heading formatting errors; occasional use of slang, colloquialisms, passive voice, imprecision, or wordiness; some problematic terminology and\/or biased or loaded language (2-3 marks)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Combinations of: spelling, grammar, and punctuation make it difficult to follow; transitions are absent or ineffective between paragraphs and sections; inappropriate paragraph lengths; excessive use of slang, colloquialisms, passive voice, imprecision, or wordiness; significant use of problematic terminology and\/or biased language (0-1 marks)
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APA Formatting (10 marks total)
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Basic Formatting (4 marks)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A title page at all (0.5 marks)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Page numbers (including on the title page) (0.5 marks)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Consistent font (0.5 marks)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Double-spaced (0.5 marks)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proper title that reflects your topic AND your position in your essay (1 mark)
o\u00a0\u00a0 i.e. \u201cFinal Essay\u201d is not a title!
o\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cSocial media has negative consequences for young people\u201d is a title that includes the topic and a position on said topic (note: this title cannot be used! Make up your own!)
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proper running head throughout document that is a shortened version of your essay title (1 mark)
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References (6 marks)
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o\u00a0\u00a0 Are correctly formatted and consistent throughout 100% of the time (2 marks)
o\u00a0\u00a0 Are incorrectly formatted, but with 1 error consistent throughout (1 marks)
o\u00a0\u00a0 Are incorrectly formatted, with 2 errors consistently OR are absent\/not in APA format at all (0 marks)
o\u00a0\u00a0 Please note: you should not be including the article names, journal names, or authors\u2019 first names or initials in your essay. This is not correct formatting of in-text references, and you WILL be docked marks for it!
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reference list (4 marks)
o\u00a0\u00a0 Separate reference page AND correctly titled \u201cReferences\u201d (1 mark)
o\u00a0\u00a0 Reference formatting (3 marks)
\u00a7\u00a0 Are correctly formatted and consistent throughout 100% of the time (3 marks)
\u00a7\u00a0 Are incorrectly formatted, but with the SAME 1 minor error consistent throughout (2 marks)
\u00a7\u00a0 Are incorrectly formatted, with 2 minor (though not always the same) OR 1 major error(s) consistently (1 mark)
\u00a7\u00a0 Are incorrectly formatted, with 3 minor errors OR 2 major errors consistently OR are absent or not in APA format at all (0 marks)
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*Reminder: Minor APA citation errors can include, but are not limited to, errors related to commas\/periods, external link and DOI formatting, parentheses, font styles, sentence- and title-case formatting.
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Major APA citation errors can include, but are not limited to, errors related to author names, formatting of years and dates, external links and DOIs, journal name formatting, volume and issue formatting, hanging indents.
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