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[0] 1. Focus & Ideas [2] The essay is not completely controlled by one central point. The ideas may lack insight or significance. [3] The essay is not clearly controlled by one central point. There is little attempt to express critical (collegiate-level) ideas. [1] 
The essay has a clear thesis which controls the entire paper. The ideas are significant and insightful.
English 101 Essay Grading Rubric | David Owens
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