Standards for Superior Work (5)

• Use of Evidence: Primary source information used to buttress every point with at least one example.
• Evaluation of Evidence: Recognizes that there are gaps in the historical record and missing evidence and may on occasion turn the missing evidence to the argument’s advantage.
• Clarity of Argument: Answer/essay has a clear, well-articulated, and appropriate thesis. Well-written and appropriate integration of quoted material into sentences.
• Quality of Writing: Answer/essay is well-written in complete sentences with subject/verb agreement. If a longer essay, each paragraph contains a topic sentence, followed by supporting evidence and ending with a summary sentence. Transitions between paragraphs are appropriate and clear. The answer/essay is generally free from spelling and grammatical errors.