Essay #1: Audience and Purpose. 800-1,000 words, APA, double-spaced with title page. The word count and specific public audience must be listed on the Author Note section of the title page. Students will choose an appropriate topic of their choice.

Prompt: Write well-organized essay that is directed toward a specific public audience and has the purpose of provoking thought (see audience purpose slides; also, RFW 1a). This essay must have one thought-provoking image embedded in the text that is captioned.

Essay #1: Audience and Purpose
Essay #1: Audience and Purpose
Criteria    Ratings    Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAudience and Purpose
The essay engages a specific public audience by using an appropriated tone that shows among other things interest in the topic. The purpose is thought-provoking. The topic must be relevant.
10.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSharpening Focus
The essay has an engaging introduction that creates a focus/thesis. This focus is evident throughout the essay and does not get off the point.
20.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImproving Organization and Paragraphing.
The essay is well-organized. Transitions are seamless and smooth. Paragraphs work well together by being arranged in a logical manner that carries the essay from beginning to end.
20.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStrengthening the Content.
The essay meets the word count range: 800-1,000 words. The scope of the topic is appropriate to this word count. Everything is well-developed; the author has neither said too little nor too much in supporting and developing the thesis. Paragraphs are developed appropriately .
30.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEditing/sentence revision
The essay has been spell-checked for grammar and punctuation as well as further editing as may be needed.

Sentences have been revised for wordiness and variety. Unnecessary phrases, clauses, and passive voice had bee eliminated. The writing is concise.
10.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting
The essay is correctly formatted using the APA Sixth Edition. Double-spaced, Times New Roman 12, indented paragraphs with no gaps, a properly formatted title page, one-inch margins. The intended audience is listed on the Author Note on title page, as well as word count.
10.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0