Format and Conventions

_____ Drafts (with self-evaluations) were brought to class by due dates.

_____ Essay was turned in on time, with self-evaluation included.  

_____ Final copy of essay follows assigned format (guidelines).

_____ Final essay and draft(s) were submitted in a pocket folder

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Content, Organization, Development, and Style

_____  Essay consistently follows the guidelines of the assignment and the advice offered by Zinsser in Chapter 13 of On Writing Well..

_____  Topic has been effectively focused on "an account of a visit to
some particular place."

_____  Essay contains a lead that effectively identifies the topic, suggest  the direction of the essay, and evokes interest.

_____ The essay is consistently developed with relevant specific informative and descriptive details based on close observation and factual investigation–details that serve to illuminate the central experience of the essay and help to involve the reader.

_____ Sources of factual information are clearly and accurately identified using one of the methods discussed in class and on the course website.

_____ Essay consistently focuses on the place itself, not on your feelings or attitudes.

_____ Essay consistently demonstrates originality of thought and freshness of expression.

_____ Essay consistently avoids "travelese" and other cliches.

_____ Final version of essay shows evidence of thoughtful revision.

_____ The essay has a clear thematic focus and purpose.

_____ Organization of essay is clear, logical, and effective without being formulaic.

_____ The essay guides the reader with smooth transitions without being formulaic.

_____ Word choice is consistently precise and appropriate.

_____ Essay is free of major errors.