The paper must be neat, typed, and double-spaced. Grading will be based upon successful completion of essay requirements, depth of analysis, evidence of critical thinking (in the form of well-reasoned arguments and support for those arguments), structure of the paper, and, of course, mechanics (e.g. writing style, grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.).
While the grades on these papers will encompass a variety of considerations, an ? “A” paper is one that clearly identifies the issue, is well written and structured, fulfills thoroughly all of the requirements of the assignment and supports the positions with logical and persuasive arguments, reasoning and evidence.
(The rest of the instructions are on the attached document called, "Paper Topic-Cheerleaders")