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 * Hutchinson – Contemporary Literature Op-Ed Essay Evaluation (60 pts.)**

1. **Opening:**Intriguing reference made to a specific quote, example, or situation (5)

2. **Unity**: Use of a clear “thread” that ties ideas together throughout (5) (theme, topic, point, etc.)

3. **Connections**: ideas and examples tied together in interesting and thought-provoking ways, to point out ironies or clarify points (5)

4. **Details**:Use of relevant and interesting details, using S-D-T (5)

5. **Questions**: Open-ended, rhetorical questions posed at key points (5)

6. **Depth**: Ideas dig down deeper than surface level to get at real issues, (10) including rhetorical questions (What is the REAL truth about this issue? What are the main ironies?)

7.**Alternative point of view**:Explores the “other side” of issue(s) (5)

8. **Closing**: Use of thought-provoking, “gray area” ending (5)

9.**Voice**:Authentic style, vocabulary and attitude maintained (5) (Use the "I" or "we" voice)

10. **Citations**: Use of 3-5 sources, 5-10 internal citations (10)


 * TOTAL: (60)**

__ Penalty __**: 10% reduction in grade for each day late**