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Exemplary |
Proficient
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Marginal |
Unacceptable |
Mechanics
Punctuation and Grammar |
Is
free of errors in grammar, punctuation, word choice, spelling and format |
There
are few minimal errors in grammar, punctuation, word choice, spelling and
format |
The
writing has numerous errors in grammar, punctuation, word choice, spelling,
and format and distracts the reader |
Errors
in grammar, punctuation, word choice, spelling, and format are so numerous
that they obscure the meaning of the passage. The reader is confused and
stops reading |
Style Effective beginning Effective Ending Unified Paragraphs Topic Sentences Effective transitions |
The
paper begins, flows, and ends effectively. The introduction, body and
conclusion of the paper are sound. The
paper is well organized and unified with ideas and sentences that relate to
the main topic. The ideas are arranged logically to support the thesis Uses
appropriate, direct language: the writing is compelling; the sentences are
well phrased and varied in length and structure. Paragraphs are
well-structured, excellent use of headings, organization and flow. |
The
paper begins , flows and ends effectively. The introduction, body and
conclusion of the paper are adequate. The
paper is well organized and unified with sentences that relate to the main
topic. The ideas are arranged logically to support the thesis. Paragraphs are
well-structured, excellent use of headings, organization and flow. The
sentences are well phrased and varied in length and structure. There are
occasional violations in the writing, but they do not represent a major
distraction or obscure meaning. |
Has
partial or inadequate introduction and conclusion The
writing is not organized logically. Ideas fail to make sense and are not
expressed clearly. Reader can figure out what writer probably intends but may
not be motivated to do so. Some
sentences are awkwardly constructed, and represent an occasional distraction
for the reader. Paragraphs are unstructured, headings are missing, lacks
general organization and flow. |
The
paper has an inadequate introduction and conclusion. The
writing is not arranged logically. Frequently, ideas fail to make sense and
are not expressed clearly. Reader cannot identify a line of reasoning. Errors
in sentence structure are frequent enough to represent a major distraction to
the reader. Paragraphs are unstructured, headings are missing, lacks general
organization and flow. |
Content
Completes Assignment Provides sufficient support Expresses Purpose (thesis) Defines audience Provides insight |
Responds
fully to the assignment; information clearly and effectively supports a
central purpose or thesis and displays a thoughtful, in-depth analysis of a
sufficiently limited topic. The reader gains insights. The
paper is directed towards and meets the needs of a defined audience ( is
persuasive, argumentative or informational) Provides
compelling supporting arguments, evidence, examples and details. The use of
supporting detail is embedded in a context of discussion. |
Responds
in a competent manner to the assignment: information provides firm support
for a central purpose or thesis and displays evidence of a basic analysis of
a sufficient limited topic. Demonstrates overall competency. Shows some
originality, creativity, or genuine engagement with issues at hand. Is
directed towards and meets the needs of a defined audience ( is persuasive,
argumentative or informational). Provides
adequate supporting arguments, evidence, examples and details. The use of
supporting detail is embedded in a context of discussion. |
Responds
adequately to the assignment. Information supports thesis at times. Analysis
is basic or general. The purpose is not always clear. Completes rather than
engages in the assignment. The
rhetorical position of the paper (either persuasive, argumentative or
informational) is not clear. Does
not provide adequate supporting arguments, evidence, examples and details. |
The
paper does not adequately respond to the assignment. The paper does not
successfully identify thesis. Analysis is vague or not evident. The
paper has no rhetorical position. The
paper does not provide adequate supporting arguments, evidence, examples and
details. Paragraphs may “string together” quotations without a context of
discussion. |
Format
Correctly a Cknowledges sources Follows typesript
specifications |
Correctly
acknowledges and documents sources in MLA style in text citations and works
cited pages. |
Correctly
acknowledges and documents sources in MLA style
in-text citations and works cited pages. |
Incorrectly
or partially acknowledges and
documents sources in MLA style in-text citations and works cited
pages. Although occasional references are provided, the writer relies on
unsubstantiated statements. The reader is confused about the source of ideas. |
Incorrectly
or partially acknowledges and documents sources in MLA style in-text
citations and works cited pages. Although occasional references are provided,
the writer relies on unsubstantiated statements. The reader is confused about
the source of ideas. |