writing an essay that includes a clear thesis, support from published authors in the field, logical organization, and correct MLA format.

A clear thesis stated in your introduction and reinforced in your conclusion.
Relevant and sufficient support of your thesis based on your presentation and analysis of published authors in the field.
Logical organization that begins with an introduction that hooks the reader, adequately introduces the issue, and states a thesis; body paragraphs that are well-developed and in a logical progression with appropriate transitions to connect ideas; and a conclusion that brings the essay to a meaningful close.
The essay is written in clear prose with accurate, precise word choice, a variety of sentence structures, and correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
MLA format is correct with accurate quotations and paraphrases that are written without borrowing the sources’ words or sentence structures.  Quotations and paraphrases are integrated effectively and documented properly without omissions or plagiarism. The Works Cited accurately lists the sources used in the essay and is formatted properly.