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Introduction (Organization)

The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper (thesis statement).

The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper.

The introduction does not clearly state the main topic, and it does not adequately preview the structure of the paper.

There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.

Support for Topic (Content)

Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information.

Supporting details and information are relevant.

Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues are unsupported.

Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.

Conclusion (Organization)

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."

The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends.

The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.

There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.