CAPT Map for Self-Assessment

Intro:

• Do you have a salutation with a name?
• Did you use a colon?
• Do you have a fact, direct, or indirect quote in there?
• Do you have a clear thesis that informs the audience to do something?
• Do you mention your audience in that thesis?

Body:

• Do you have a clear topic sentence for each body paragraph?
• Do you have at least one direct quote in each paragraph?
• Did you properly set-up your quotations?
• Did you “cite” the quotations making it easier for the test assessor?
• Did you inform the reader of the quote’s importance to your argument?
• Did you wrap up your paragraph with a closing statement?
• Do you mention your audience in each paragraph?

Conclusion:

• Did you rehearse your thesis?
• Do you have a fact, direct, or indirect quote in there?
• Do you have a clear call to action?
• Did you thank your audience by name?
• Did you politely sign off?

Holistic Overview:

• Did you clearly use all three sources?
• Do you have clearly delineated paragraphs?
• Were you polite?
• Were you personal or personable?
• Did you avoid questions?

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Source: Dr. Michael Fulton, Writing Consultant