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Needs Improvement
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Satisfactory
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Good
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Excellent
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Score |
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Focus &
Detail
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The topic and main
ideas are not clear
1 |
There is one topic.
Main ideas are
somewhat clear
2 |
There is one clear, wellfocused topic. Main
ideas are clear but are
not well supported by
detailed information.
3 |
There is one clear, wellfocused topic. Main
ideas are clear and
are well supported by
detailed and accurate
information.
4 |
4 |
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Organization
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There is no clear introduction, structure,
or conclusion.
1 |
The introduction states the main topic. A conclusion is included.
2 |
The introduction states
the main topic and provides an overview
of the paper. A conclusion is included.
3 |
The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides
an overview of the paper. Information is
relevant and presented
in a logical order. The
conclusion is strong.
4 |
4 |
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Sentence
Structure,
Grammar,
Mechanics, &
Spellin
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Sentences sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive,
or are difficult to
understand. The author
makes numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with
understanding.
1 |
Most sentences are well
constructed, but they have a similar structure
and/or length. The author makes several
errors in grammar,
mechanics, and/or
spelling that interfere
with understanding.
2 |
Most sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes a few errors in
grammar, mechanics,
and/or spelling, but
they do not interfere with understanding.
3 |
All sentences are well
constructed and have varied structure and
length. The author makes no errors in
grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.
4 |
4 |
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Word Choice
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The writer uses a limited vocabulary.
Jargon or clichés may
be present and detract
from the meaning.
1 |
The author uses words that communicate
clearly, but the writing lacks variet.
2 |
The author uses vivid
words and phrases. The
choice and placement
of words is inaccurate
at times and/or seems
overdone.
3 |
The author uses vivid words and phrases. The
choice and placement
of words seems
accurate, natural, and
not forced.
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4 |
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| Total Score: 16
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