Immigrant Workers

Focus, Purpose, Thesis (Controlling Idea): 30 points

•  Paper topic or thesis is clearly stated. Addresses all the required components
•  Goals and objectives of paper are explicit.Ideas, Support, and Development (Evidence): 40 points

•  Methodology/approach is appropriate to topic.
•  Demonstrates broad understanding of the topic.
•  Provides sufficient supporting evidence for thesis.
•  Connects the evidence to the thesis and shows relevance.
•  No significant omissions of evidence or counter evidence.Structure and Organization 15 points

•  Introduction is clear and engaging.
•  Paragraphs are clear and effective.
•  Progression of thought within paragraphs and between paragraphs is clear and logical.
•  Conclusion is clearly stated and flows from material presented.
•  Provides clear and effective transitions between ideas.Mechanics and Presentation 10 points

•  Virtually free of punctuation, spelling, usage errors.
•  Paper presented in appropriate format.
•  Paper has been effectively proofread.Vocabulary and Word Usage 5 points

•  Strong range of vocabulary.
•  Words are used correctly and effectively.