Name______________________________________________
Date______________
WRITING EVALUATION
CATEGORIES
A
B
C
D
F
Organization/Structure
Well-developed
introduction with a clear
thesis, development points
with separate paragraphs
for each, and a conclusion
that fully summarizes
paper.
Paper has clear thesis but
lacks either a welldeveloped introduction or
a conclusion that fully
summarizes paper or
sufficient development of
points or paragraphs
contain more than one
idea.
Paper has a clear thesis
but lacks a strong
introduction or a
conclusion that fully
summarizes paper. Paper
lacks sufficient
development of points or
paragraphs contain more
than one idea. Paper has
considerable summary
instead of research and
criticism.
Paper shows no
organization. No thesis is
evident. There are no
supporting points and
paragraphs are not
distinct. There is no logic
to the order of
information.
Topic is argued
successfully with
evidence that supports
thesis. Supporting detail
is substantial, relevant and
accurate. Student
demonstrates excellent
grasp of the text’s
material.
Very few errors in usage,
mechanics and spelling.
Editing is evident.
Topic is argued
effectively with evidence
that supports thesis.
Supporting detail is clear.
Student demonstrates a
good grasp of the text’s
material.
Topic is argued but
supporting detail is not
clear and/or does not
sufficiently support thesis.
Student demonstrates
some understanding of the
text’s material.
A few errors exist but not
enough to interfere with
the readability of the
paper. Evidence of
editing and few careless
mistakes.
Word choice and phrasing
are mostly appropriated.
Transitions are used to
connect points to thesis.
Meaning of work is
clouded due to errors. Few
edits are apparent from
rough draft.
Thesis is unclear.
Introduction is missing or
weak; insufficient
supporting points;
paragraphs are not
distinct; conclusion does
not summarize paper or is
missing altogether. There
is no clear order to
argument. Paper lacks
research, criticism and is a
simple summary of the
text.
Topic is not argued
successfully. Supporting
detail is vague and
unclear. Information is
irrelevant, inaccurate
and/or undeveloped.
Student demonstrates
limited understanding of
the text’s material.
Minimal attempt at
editing; errors are a major
distraction to reader.
Rough draft has not been
edited.
Word choice and/or
phrasing are
inappropriate. There are
no transitions.
Student provides editing
and revision evidence
with some notes. Most
MLA conventions have
been followed
Student provides limited
editing and revision
evidence some MLA
conventions have been
followed
Word choice and/or
phrasing are often
inappropriate. Transitions
are either missing or are
too weak to provide unity
and flow.
No evidence of revision or
editing, no notes, limited
MLA format





Intro/Statement of
problem
Thesis/Hypothesis
Devel. Points
Conclusion
Logical Order &
Sequencing
Content/Conclusion
 Supporting Details
 Conceptual
Understanding
 Relevancy
 Accuracy
 Elaboration
Writing Mechanics
 Grammar
 Structure
 Usage
 Clarity
 Editing
Style
 Word Choice
 Phrasing
 Transitions
 Varied Sentences
Format/Writing Process
 Citations
 Works cited Page
 Plagiarism
Word choice and phrasing
are appropriate.
Transitions are used to
connect points to thesis.
Student provides evidence
of careful editing and
revision. Notes are
carefully prepared and
included; student has
followed all MLA
conventions
Word choice and/or
phrasing are sometimes
inappropriate. Transitions
are not consistently used
to link points to thesis.
Topic is not argued
successfully. Supporting
detail is confusing
irrelevant and inaccurate.
Too many details have
been omitted. Student
does not demonstrate
understanding of the text’s
material.
Rough draft has not been
submitted.
Paper is insufficient, less
than three assigned pages,
or evidence of plagiarism.
Name______________________________________________
Date______________