Essay Sample A Marks

1. Responsiveness to the question: 3
   In the thesis, the reason why the US lost in the Vietnam War was because of the tactics and other reasons. However, the essay only gives the other reasons why the US lost. There was no support that the US lost because of the tactics .
   
2. Organization: 3
   The body paragraphs of the essay looks like it is just telling events to the reader, not really responding to the question.
   
3. Use of specific support: 3
   The support isn't very specific. There are a lot of facts but not consistent.
   
4. Awareness of both sides: 1
   There aren't any counterarguments in the essay.