Home Environment Final Draft – 20210618F

Develop a 500-600 word essay that explores how the environment you call “home” has shaped you (your personality, goals, dreams, etc.). In this essay, you are essentially detailing how the environment you grew up in has affected you as a person. The environment can be a certain city/state or an aspect of your home (such as a single parent home, an alcoholic parent, strict parents, being the oldest/youngest, being raised by grandparents, a religious home, an affluent family, a low income home, a violent home, great parents, etc.). The paper should follow MLA format. If needed, use the MLA formatted document provided. Please keep in mind that there is a penalty for failing to reach the word count; there is also a penalty for going over the word count (penalty=.3 for every word). Essays that are 400 words and under will receive a 0. ENG 0123 (essay) & ENG 1113 & 1123 (undocumented essays) ENG 0123 (essay) & ENG 1113 & 1123 (undocumented essays) This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction & Thesis Above Average Intro moves from general to specific, includes an engaging hook, and contains a specific and well-articulated thesis. (Rate from 13-15.) Average Intro contains a few minor issues relating to structure, engagement, and/or thesis. (Rate from 10-12.) Below Average Intro contains several issues relating to structure, engagement, and/or thesis. (Rate from 6-9.) Unsatisfactory Intro contains a significant number of issues relating to structure, engagement, or/thesis. (Rate from 1-5.) No Credit This area contains serious violations. See instructor’s feedback. 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody Paragraphs (Support) Above Average Paragraphs contain effective topic/concluding sentences, unity, coherence, and adequate support/development. (Rate from 29-35.) Average Paragraphs contain a few minor issues relating to topic/concluding sentences, unity, coherence, and/or support/development. (Rate from 20-28.) Below Average Paragraphs contain several issues relating to topic/concluding sentences, unity, coherence, and/or support/development. (Rate from 13-19.) Unsatisfactory Paragraphs contain a significant number of issues relating to topic/concluding sentences, unity, coherence, and/or support/development. (Rate from 2-12.) No Credit This area contains serious violations of guidelines. See instructor’s feedback for clarity. 35 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion Above Average Conclusion moves from specific to general, restates main idea, and confirms overall significance. (Rate from 9-10.) Average Conclusion contains a few minor issues relating to structure, content, and/or significance. (Rate from 7-8.) Below Average Conclusion contains several issues relating to structure, content, and/or significance. (Rate from 5-6.) Unsatisfactory Conclusion contains a significant number of issues relating to structure, content, and/or significance. (Rate from 1-4.) No Credit This area contains serious violations of guidelines. See instructor’s feedback. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar & Mechanics5 point deduction per major error (run-on, comma splice, fragment, verb form error, subject/verb agreement error). 1 point deduction per minor error (punctuation error, pronoun error, misspelling, etc.) Above Average Virtually error free with no errors affecting overall readability. (Rate from 26-30.) Average Contains minimal errors not affecting overall readability. (Rate from 21-25.) Below Average Contains few errors with minimal impact on readability. (Rate from 14-20.) Unsatisfactory Contains a significant amount of errors profoundly impacting readability. (Rate from 3-13.) No Credit This area contains tremendous grammatical errors. See instructor’s feedback. 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat & Style Above Average Paper is formatted correctly with virtually zero errors in format/style. (Rate from 9-10.) Average Paper contains minor formatting/style error(s) that do not affect readability. (Rate from 7-8.) Below Average Paper contains several formatting/style errors that impact readability. (Rate from 5-6.) Unsatisfactory Paper does not abide by formatting/style guidelines and conventions. (Rate from 1-4.) No Credit This area contains serious violations. See instructor’s feedback. 10 pts Total Points: 100 PreviousNext