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| Argument Over a Card Game, Jan Steen (no date) |
These are musings/thoughts of mine, not those of The College Board.
1. There are too few examples (aim for at least 5 specific examples).
2. The example you provide for your argument is inappropriate, illogical, vague, weak, or "a stretch."
3. You do not sufficiently explain/elaborate on how your example relates to the thesis. You fail to make a good point or comment about the example you provide.
4. Your essay digresses (gets off track). You do not stick to the thesis. It is helpful to repeat key words from the prompt (or synonyms for words from the prompt) within the body of your essay to keep you focused. Do not lose sight of the prompt and the text before you.
5. Your examples are vague and non-specific. Specificity is key! Avoid vague phrases: "They say . . ." "People sometimes do . . ." For example, instead of writing, "Some magazines . . . ," specify the title of the magazine and the specific article. For example, instead of writing, "Politicians do . . . ," specify which politician, the date, and at what event, etc.
6. Your essay is poorly organized and lacks a cohesive structure.
7. Your ideas/arguments/points are not sufficiently developed, explained, or clarified.
8. The essay is not comprehensive enough (simply too short).
9. Too many careless mistakes in form, syntax, mechanics, spelling, and grammar.
