Criteria

CLARITY: Clear and focused; supports well-stated thesis; clarity and depth of idea, close reading evident, specific vocabulary, clear understanding of topic question.

Superior - Good - Average - Weak
20 - 15 - 10 - 5 - 1

ACCESSIBILITY: Introduction, conclusion, smooth transitions, topic sentences, makes use of bullets, headings, avoids jargon, audience care.

Superior - Good - Average - Weak
20 - 15 - 10 - 5 - 1

CONCISENESS: Supporting examples, specific details, ample use of variety of development and ideas, yet does not overwhelm, scarcity of language.

Superior - Good - Average - Weak
20 - 15 - 10 - 5 - 1

ACCURACY: Information accurate. Do not guess or gloss over information. Proofreading apparent. Vivid vocabulary.

Superior - Good - Average - Weak
20 - 15 - 10 - 5 - 1

CORRECTNESS: Absence of minor and major errors, correct word choice, avoids intrusive you, pronoun awareness.

Superior - Good - Average - Weak
20 - 15 - 10 - 5 - 1

Comments:

Total: _______/100

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