1. First I think that one important thing to specifically state in your paper is a CLEAR thesis/argument of what your trying to prove. Also, this should be included in the introduction and not anywhere else. This should be worth at least 5-10 points in the final grading of the paper.
2.The paper should include a clear use of the one or more sources you are using. Meaning there should be correct citations and correctly giving credit to where you obtained the information, example saying According to so and so,.... This goes along with using correct MLA format, but I think it's really important.
3. Another criteria should be that you should NOT just use one point of view, use opposing views and opinions when writing your paper. Even though it's an argument your are trying to prove you have to be able to look from different viewpoints.

1. I think the introduction should be important. The introduction needs to capture the readers attention, get the reader interested in moving on, and state what the writer will talk about in the rest of the paper.
2. The conclusion is also important. The conclusion should restate what as already been said and leave the reader pondering, if not persuaded to agree with the writer.
3. The paper also should be clear. Grammar does help with clear writing, but also the word usage. Although big words are attractive, they shouldn't be used unless you know what they mean. If you need a different word use a thesauraus or dictionary so you will know what to write. Some papers take some many different directions that it is hard to follow exactly what their saying. So be focused, be careful of grammar (mispelled words, leaving out words, reapeating words,) so the writer can understand you, and watch the big words.

1. I think the writer should have a clear thesis, because I found it hard to figure out what some theses of papers were during the rough draft work shop in class. I think this should have a huge impact, because it is the backbone of a paper.
2. I think the paper could be less than four pages if it makes a valid argument, because not many thoughts people are trying to argue really need 4 pages to make a valid argument.
3. I also think the writer should pay more attention to the grammar usage, to make sure that the paper is truly clear. This should be a huge part of the paper as well.

1) The thesis should be clearly stated and original. Sources should be used only for support and not for displaying opinions. While sources may give their take on a subject, part of the grade should be coming up with new material.
2) If the paper is supposed to be persuasive, part of the grade should be placed on giving an original solution to the stated problem. If the paper is observational, part of the grade should be placed on explaining why your observation is occurring (for example why a current trend has grown)
3) Organization should have some impact on the grade of the paper. A thesis should be stated or at least mentioned, and then support for the thesis should follow. Introductory material may be given before the thesis, but a strong conclusion should tie the paper together.

1. The thesis should be clear and easy to find. The point of the story should be given and clearly stated.
2. Like HHowarth said, i think the paper can be less than four pages as long as the point gets across.
3. The given source should relate to the paper and have a description of how it was used to support the thesis.

1. clear thesis, fairly inmortant
2. grammar - does not interfere with clarity ( run-ons and such )
3. is it a true semiotic analysis, this should have a lot of weight. basically not just a good paper, but a semiotic analysis

1. The paper should have a clear and strong thesis statement. The remainder of the paper should be organized in a manner that supports the thesis, and keeps focus at the same time. This should have a fairly big impact on a paper's grade.
2. Sources need to make an argument stronger, not just repeat what has already been said. Sources need to be cited correctly both in the text and on the Work Cited page. Sources are important, but not as important as orignal ideas. So, this should have a smaller impact on the grade than point #1.
3. The paper's ideas need to flow, and grammar should not hinder the reader's understanding of the paper. Also, it is important that the paper meets the definition of a semiotic analysis, since it is the foundation of the assignment.

1. The thesis should be proved or supported by the body of the paper. It should make an argument that is strong enough that the reader has trouble contradicting the argument.
2. The citations should clearly be relevant to developement of the argument, and should come from credible sources.
3. The paper should be organized in a way that best supports the argument. An unorganized argument makes the reader question the author's credibility.

1.)I belive souces should be an important part of the paper. i beilve you should be be awarded for the more sources you include.
2.)I belive that Structure and flow of your paper is important, if your paper is easy to read and goes from subject to subject smothley, has transistion.
3.) the final imprtant attribute includes the streangth of your points. I bielive you should completely adress the point you are trying to prove and make it as solid as possible.

1. how well the writer linked the thesis to the rest of the paper

2. how much is cited (too much or not enough)

3. transitions from paragraph/topics w/in paper

1. i think the thesis has to be very clear, so that your reader is certain about what he.she thinks the topic is. The topic/subject should also be strong and not to broad.

2. The paper should have alot of facts to back up the statements so that it is just not opinion.

3. The paper should be written in a logical order and very easy to follow.