Instructions Using your Classification Essay Draft from Week 3, you will review

Instructions
Using your Classification Essay Draft from Week 3, you will review the draft at all levels: whole-essay, paragraph, sentence, word, and punctuation. You should focus on looking for ways to improve the quality of the essay for a reader with the following in mind:
Overall essay organization (Are your body paragraphs in the order you would like them, for example?)
Structure of each paragraph (introduction paragraphs, body paragraphs, and conclusion paragraphs)
Flow (avoiding short, choppy sentences and adding transitions where they are needed at the start of paragraphs and sentences)
Wording (choosing a more accurate word, like a more appropriate transition, or replacing vague words like “things”)
Grammar (proofread many times, letting others proofread for you as well, and consider using the free version of Grammarly)
APA formatting (use your examples and follow those and the instructions closely)
Successful assignments will do the following:
Include all important parts of each of the 5 paragraphs, according to your lessons in Week 3 Explore and as demonstrated in the Sample 5-Paragraph Classification Essay in APA Format.
Follow a clear “topic + 3 main ideas” structure overall
Use specific, granular, detailed examples to make each main idea come to life for the reader, as demonstrated in Week 3 Explore and in the Sample 5-Paragraph Classification Essay in APA Format.
Carefully apply principles of revision as demonstrated in Week 4 Explore and via the Revision Checklist for the Classification Essay.
Use full and proper APA formatting as demonstrated in Week 3 Explore and in the Sample 5-Paragraph Classification Essay in APA Format.
Use proper grammar.
Reminders of APA formatting (also see and follow the Sample 5-Paragraph Classification Essay in APA Format.)
1-inch margins
Double spacing throughout
A proper APA font and size, such as 11-point Calibri, 11-point Arial, or 12-point Times New Roman. The Sample 5-Paragraph Classification Essay in APA Format is written in 11-point Calibri.
Title page formatted in APA style as shown in Week 3 Explore and in the Sample 5-Paragraph Classification Essay in APA Format
Page numbers formatted as described in Week 3 Explore and in the Sample 5-Paragraph Classification Essay in APA Format
No sources
Length
Five fully developed paragraphs.
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Classification Essay Final Draft Rubric in Canvas.
Outcomes
(CO): 2, 3, 5, 6
Rubric
Classification Essay Final Draft Rubric
Classification Essay Final Draft Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction Paragraph
24 pts
The introduction paragraph contains 3-4 of the following sentences: an attention-grabbing sentence, at least 2 sentences of information about the essay’s topic, and a thesis statement that brings together the essay topic and three main ideas. The final draft applies full and complete revisions based on previous feedback and revision/editing strategies to improve the essay. (21-24 point range)
20 pts
The introduction paragraph contains 2 of the following sentences: an attention-grabbing sentence, at least 1 sentence of information about the essay’s topic, and a thesis statement that brings together the essay topic and three main ideas. The final draft applies some revisions based on previous feedback and revision/editing strategies; however, one or two suggested changes may have been neglected. (18-20 point range)
17 pts
The introduction paragraph contains 1 of the following sentences: an attention-grabbing sentence, at least 1 sentence of information about the essay’s topic, and a thesis statement that brings together the essay topic and three main ideas. The final draft applies some revisions, focused mostly on minor, lower-level concerns. Or, only a few small changes were made. (1-17 point range)
0 pts
Select this category only if no introduction paragraph is present.
24 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody Paragraph 1
34 pts
The first body paragraph contains 4-5 or more of the following sentences: a topic sentence about one of the essay’s main ideas, and 4 or more sentences with examples to develop the topic sentence. The final draft applies full and complete revisions based on previous feedback and revision/editing strategies to improve the essay. (30-34 point range)
29 pts
The first body paragraph contains 2-3 of the following sentences: a topic sentence about one of the essay’s main ideas, and 4 or more sentences with examples to develop the topic sentence. The final draft applies some revisions based on previous feedback and revision/editing strategies; however, one or two suggested changes may have been neglected. (25-29 point range)
24 pts
The first body paragraph contains 1 of the following sentences: a topic sentence about one of the essay’s main ideas, and 4 or more sentences with examples to develop the topic sentence. The final draft applies some revisions, focused mostly on minor, lower-level concerns. Or, only a few small changes were made. (1-24 point range)
0 pts
Select this category only if no first body paragraph is present.
34 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody Paragraph 2
34 pts
The second body paragraph contains 4-5 or more of the following sentences: a topic sentence about one of the essay’s main ideas, and 4 or more sentences with examples to develop the topic sentence. The final draft applies full and complete revisions based on previous feedback and revision/editing strategies to improve the essay. (30-34 point range)
29 pts
The second body paragraph contains 2-3 of the following sentences: a topic sentence about one of the essay’s main ideas, and 4 or more sentences with examples to develop the topic sentence. (25-29 point range)
24 pts
The second body paragraph contains 1 of the following sentences: a topic sentence about one of the essay’s main ideas, and 4 or more sentences with examples to develop the topic sentence. (1-24 point range)
0 pts
Select this category only if no second body paragraph is present.
34 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody Paragraph 3
34 pts
The third body paragraph contains 4-5 or more of the following sentences: a topic sentence about one of the essay’s main ideas, and 4 or more sentences with examples to develop the topic sentence. The final draft applies full and complete revisions based on previous feedback and revision/editing strategies to improve the essay. (30-34 point range)
29 pts
The third body paragraph contains 2-3 of the following sentences: a topic sentence about one of the essay’s main ideas, and 4 or more sentences with examples to develop the topic sentence. The final draft applies some revisions based on previous feedback and revision/editing strategies; however, one or two suggested changes may have been neglected. (25-29 point range)
24 pts
The third body paragraph contains 1 of the following sentences: a topic sentence about one of the essay’s main ideas, and 4 or more sentences with examples to develop the topic sentence. The final draft applies some revisions, focused mostly on minor, lower-level concerns. Or, only a few small changes were made. (1-24 point range)
0 pts
Select this category only if no third body paragraph is present.
34 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion Paragraph
24 pts
The conclusion paragraph contains 3 or more sentences. The conclusion paragraph wraps up the essay’s main idea and looks at the bigger picture to leave the reader thinking. The final draft applies full and complete revisions based on previous feedback and revision/editing strategies to improve the essay. (21-24 point range)
20 pts
The conclusion paragraph contains 2 sentences. The conclusion paragraph wraps up the essay’s main idea and looks at the bigger picture to leave the reader thinking. The final draft applies some revisions based on previous feedback and revision/editing strategies; however, one or two suggested changes may have been neglected. (18-20 point range)
17 pts
The conclusion paragraph contains 1 sentence. The conclusion paragraph wraps up the essay’s main idea and looks at the bigger picture to leave the reader thinking. The final draft applies some revisions, focused mostly on minor, lower-level concerns. Or, only a few small changes were made. (1-17 point range)
0 pts
Select this category only if no conclusion is present.
24 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTransitions
5 pts
Each paragraph contains at least 3 transitional words or phrases.
4 pts
Each paragraph contains 2 transitional words or phrases.
3 pts
Each paragraph contains 1 transitional word or phrase.
0 pts
Select this category only if no transitions are present.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting and Grammar
5 pts
The essay has no more than 3 unique types of grammatical errors (for example, 5 comma errors is just 1 type of error and would not count as 5 separate errors) and/or the essay contains no more than 4 unique types of errors in APA Style according to the essay assignment’s instructions.
4 pts
The essay has no more than 3 unique types of grammatical errors (for example, 5 comma errors is just 1 type of error and would not count as 5 separate errors) and/or the essay contains no more than 4 unique types of errors in APA Style according to the essay assignment’s instructions.
3 pts
The essay contains 7 or more unique types of grammatical errors (for example, 5 comma errors is just 1 type of error and would not count as 5 separate errors) and/or the essay contains more than 7 unique types of errors in APA Style according to the essay assignment’s instructions.
0 pts
Select this category only if grammar and formatting have more than 10 errors each and only if these make the essay completely incomprehensible. This category will rarely be chosen.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deduction ( Manually deduct from score)
0 pts
5 point deduction: 2 days late
0 pts
7 point deduction: 3 days late
0 pts
8 point deduction: 4 or more days late
0 pts
No point deduction: 0-1 day late.
0 pts
Total Points: 160