FINAL EXAM
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Write a well-developed, coherent essay on the topic given below.  Use MLA or APA format. Your essay should be of sufficient length to discuss the topic thoroughly.  Include a thesis statement, give specific details in logically related sentences, and show proper relationships between your ideas.  When you are finished, re-read your essay to ensure that your sentences are clear and understandable.  Proofread for errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.  Use a dictionary.                                                                                                   
TOPIC:  CRITICAL READING AND ANALYSIS
PART I:  Carefully read the “Final Exam Article.”
PART II: In at least five well-developed paragraphs, evaluate the effectiveness of the argument presented in the attached essay.  Include 1) a definition of the author’s argument; 2) a summary of the author’s major points and evidence; 3) a critique of the passage’s tone and style; 4) a statement of your own position on the issue; and 5) a conclusion on the effectiveness of the article.  :
1 Content and Purpose for Writing:  The writer demonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., begins to show awareness of audience’s perceptions and assumptions).
2 Content Development:  The writer uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work.
3 Genre and Disciplinary Conventions:  The writer follows expectations appropriate to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, and presentation.
4 Sources and Evidence:  The writer demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.
5 Control of Syntax and Mechanics:  The writer uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.   1 The essay has a clearly stated thesis that adheres to the objectives of the assignment and provides for a unified and coherent essay structure.
2 The thesis statement is sufficiently supported by specific examples and details drawn directly from the article.
3 The essay is logically organized with effective transition between ideas and clearly stated topic sentences for each individual paragraph.
4 The essay demonstrates a clear understanding of the article and the major issues and opinions expressed in it.  The student also exhibits an ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the article, to form and communicate opinions on the issues discussed, and to quote and paraphrase the article correctly.  Please use citation and cite the articulation with the file that I will provide.