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Clear, arguable thesis sustained throughout.	Clear thesis; argument mostly consistent.	Thesis present but unclear or wavering.	Thesis missing or not arguable.
Relevant, well-integrated evidence supports every claim.	Adequate evidence supports most claims.	Some evidence, often general or loosely connected.	Little or no supporting evidence.
Logical structure with smooth, purposeful transitions.	Clear structure; most transitions work.	Some structure; transitions feel abrupt.	Little structure; hard to follow.
Virtually error-free; polished prose.	Minor errors that don't impede meaning.	Errors occasionally impede meaning.	Frequent errors impede meaning.

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