Proposal Essay (Paper #2)—Name_________________________
Basic Requirements:
Grade sheet (this page)?
Work(s) Cited page? (if applicable)
Rough drafts with workshop comments?
All notes and applicable workbook pages?
Assignment sheet?
File folder with name on tab?
Paper Evaluation:
Evaluation Criteria
Essay focuses one one clear problem
(focus and purpose)
The problem is a matter of importance
to a particular community of people,
and the author and audience have a
stake in the final outcome (focus and
purpose)
The problem is clearly defined and
fully described so the reader
understands its significance (focus and
purpose; development)
Essay is clearly organized and easy to
follow: it has an easily identified
introduction, proposed solution to the
problem, justification, and conclusion;
it also has clear transitions between
these sections (development;
organization)
The proposed solution seems to be a
logical, appropriate solution to the
problem, and it is fully explained
(focus and purpose; development)
The proposed solution is justified with
at least 2 audience-based reasons that
are fully explained; possible rebuttal to
proposed solution is refuted (focus and
purpose; development)
Tone and style are appropriate to the
audience; essay displays control,
variety, and complexity of prose
Essay displays effective document
design and layout
Essay is generally free of distracting
surface errors (editing and
proofreading)
Essay incorporates proper MLA
documentation (parenthetical and
Work(s) Cited)—if applicable
Printouts and/or xeroxes of sources are
included with essay (if applicable)
Essay is portfolio ready (must receive
“adequate” for all 11 criterion)
Unacceptable
Paper Format Requirements:
Correct heading?
Last name and page number on each page in the correct place?
Double-spaced and typed in 12-pt. Times New Roman?
At least 4 pages long?
Adequate/Average
Above Average/Excellent