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What in the world is Mr. Beckett’s system for grading papers?

What in the world is Mr. Beckett’s system for grading papers?. First, numbers. 1 – Avoid contractions 2 – Thesis/argument problems 3 – Evidence/reasoning problems 4 – Weak opening/conclusion 5 – Generalized account. You recapped the story. 6 – Avoid 1 st person 7 – Proofread

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What in the world is Mr. Beckett’s system for grading papers?

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  1. What in the world is Mr. Beckett’s system for grading papers?

  2. First, numbers. • 1 – Avoid contractions • 2 – Thesis/argument problems • 3 – Evidence/reasoning problems • 4 – Weak opening/conclusion • 5 – Generalized account. You recapped the story. • 6 – Avoid 1st person • 7 – Proofread • 8 – Paragraphs/organization problems • 9 – Ideas in conclusion not present in your paper • 10 – Avoid rhetorical questions/statements/hypotheticals • 11 – Fact issues

  3. Second, sentiments A-E-T/C – Argument, evidence, transition/conclusion. Paragraph style. “So” or “so what” – Why does whatever you wrote matter? What is the big deal? What’s good or bad? “eh?” or “?” – No idea what you are getting at “Santa Claus” -- If lying about figures is bad, then should I not lie about Santa to my kids? “Fact Darts” – throwing facts on a wall with no organization or purpose.

  4. Suggestions Write a thesis. Focus your paper around proving that thesis. Make sure your conclusion recaps that thesis. Don’t bring up anything new in your conclusion. Don’t be hokey Don’t dawdle, dilly-dally, or write hogwash. Outline.

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