Introduction
(Organization)
Flow & Rhythm
(Sentence Fluency)
Word Choice
Sentence Structure
(Sentence Fluency)
Pacing
(Organization)
Accuracy of Facts
(Content)
Grammar &
Spelling
(Conventions)
Focus on Topic
(Content)
Transitions
(Organization)
Sequencing
(Organization) data.
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The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
All supportive facts are reported accurately, including the results of interview or survey
Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
There is one clear, well-focused topic.
Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.
A variety of thoughtful transitions are used.
They clearly show how ideas are connected.
Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. content.
8 facts are reported or survey data. the reader from the the supporting
Transitions clearly show how ideas are little variety.
The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader.
All sentences sound natural and are easyon-the-ear when read aloud. Each sentence is clear and has an obvious emphasis.
Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.
All sentences are wellconstructed with varied structure.
The pacing is wellcontrolled. The writer knows when to slow down and elaborate, and when to pick up the pace and move on.
Almost all sentences sound natural and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud, but 1 or 2 per page are stiff and awkward or difficult to understand.
Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.
Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.
The pacing is generally well-controlled but the writer occasionally does not elaborate enough.
Almost all supportive accurately, including the results of interview
Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling per page that distract
Main idea is clear but information is general. connected, but there is
Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting. fuzzy. the reader.
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Most sentences sound the-ear when read aloud, but several are
Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair.
Some transitions work well; but connections a logical or expected
The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader. natural and are easy-onstiff and awkward or are difficult to understand.
Most sentences are well-constructed but have a similar structure.
The pacing is generally well-controlled but the writer sometimes repeats the same point over and over, or spends too much time on details that don't matter.
Most supportive facts are reported accurately, including the results of interview or survey data.
Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling per page that distract the reader from the content.
Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information. between other ideas are
Some details are not in order, and this distracts
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There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.
The sentences are difficult to read aloud because they sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or difficult to understand.
Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or cliches may be present and detract from the meaning.
Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling.
The pacing often feels awkward to the reader.
The writer elaborates when there is little need, and then leaves out necessary supporting information.
NO facts or survey/interview data are reported OR most are inaccurately reported.
Writer makes more than
4 errors in grammar or spelling per page that distract the reader from the content.
The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
Many details are not in a logical or expected order.
There is little sense that the writing is organized.