Critical essay

Essays will be marked on the following criteria:
• Thesis statement, and response to question
• Definition of terms
• Development of an argument
• Evidence of broad research
• Critical thinking and analysis, close reading of texts
• Demonstration of deep understanding of the topic
• Effective structure and cohesiveness
• Written expression, with evidence of editing and proofreading
• Professionalism, including accurate referencing 
 • 5 references or more