Framing the MVA
- The writer includes a “Dear Reader” Letter to describe and introduce the work to a reader who has never read an MVA before
- The writer includes End Notes to explain how the pieces were written, and to direct readers to the appropriate citation for the creative pieces
- The writer includes a Works Cited page to fully document sources
- The Rationale, turned in separately, is fully developed and satisfying
Audience Awareness, Development of Thesis and Use of Supporting Evidence
- The writer significantly answers his/her problematical question through the use of genre(s)
- The writer narrows, defines, and clarifies the central purpose/question for this project
- The writer’s main point/thesis aims at the intended audience and is clear after reading the entire project, although it may not be explicitly stated
- The writer constructs an effective argument with credible appeals to logos, ethos and pathos
- By the end of the paper the reader sees that the writer has presented an argument
Research
- The project reflects serious, in-depth research
- The writer appropriately uses 6-8 sources
- The writer avoids plagiarism and appropriately documents and explains sources used
Genre-writing
- The writer has written competently and thoroughly in the chosen genres and voices
- The genres are appropriate for the audience and purpose of the project
- The writer has included at least six genres
Organization/Unity
- The project is clearly and effectively organized and forms a unified whole
- The writer effectively utilizes a repetend to unify and connect the paper
- The sequence of genres makes sense and meets the needs of the reader
Surface Errors
- The paper has few editing or proofreading errors
- The writer’s usage, grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are clear and correct or appropriate when a specific genre calls for non-standard usage
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