Leads the reader into the topic. General to narrow.

Properly introduces Carr, his article, the overall argument, and addresses intended audience.

Provides a clear road map. Use metadisourse (Indicate how you/the paper will proceed.) Includes a “pointed” thesis.

Accurately describes Carr’s project and argument (uses text to support)

Identifies important subclaims (uses the text to support)

Identifies two rhetorical strategies and one fallacy, connected to claims.

Accurately describes each strategy or fallacy, and uses the text well to demonstrate the strategy at play.

Analyzes how the strategy helps or hurts overall argument. Considers the effect it could have on the audience. Discusses the effectiveness.

Concludes in a cohesive manner, remember the “reflected triangle.”

Restates author, title of work, acknowledging the work you’ve just done. (Tie up loose ends.)

Addresses the “big picture,” answers the “So What?” question. (Consider overall evaluation of the text, answering your thesis, and/or making recommendations for improvement.

Organize body paragraphs around a central topic sentence that signals to the reader what that paragraph will be about.

Transitions between paragraphs smoothly, leading the reader to the next paragraph. Where have you come from, and where are you taking us?

Paper as a whole is generally well organized and cohesive.

Proper MLA format (margins, line spacing, font, use of citation, Works Cited)

Errors or typos (do not interfere with readability or are in abundance)

Sentence structure and word choice does not affect readability/meaning.