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Knowledge of Conventions
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Writing contains numerous
errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure
which interfere with comprehension. Style and/or format
are inappropriate for the assignment. Fails to demonstrate
thoroughness and competence in documentation.
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Frequent errors in
spelling, grammar, sentence structure and/or other writing
conventions distract the reader. Writing does not consistently
follow appropriate style and/or format. Source documentation
is incomplete. May be unclear which references are direct
quotes and which are paraphrased.
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While there may be
minor errors, the paper follows normal conventions of
spelling and grammar throughout and has been carefully
proofread. Appropriate conventions for style and format
are used consistently throughout the writing sample.
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In addition to meeting
the requirements, the writing is essentially error free
in terms of mechanics. Models the style and format appropriate
to the assignment.
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Clarity and Coherence
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Sentence structure,
word choice, lack of transitions and/or sequencing of
ideas make reading and understanding difficult.
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Sentence structure
and/or word choice sometimes interfere with clarity.
Needs to improve sequencing of ideas within paragraphs
and transitions between paragraphs to make the writing
easy to follow.
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Sentences are structured
and words are chosen to communicate ideas clearly. Sequencing
of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs
make the writer's points easy to follow.
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In addition to meeting
the requirements for � writing flows smoothly from one
idea to another. The writer has taken pains to assist
the reader in following the logic of the ideas expressed.
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Rhetorical Choices
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The writer's decisions
about focus, organization, style/tone, and/or content
interfere with communication. The purpose of the writing
is not achieved. Requirements of the assignment have
not been fulfilled.
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The writer's decisions
about focus, organization, style/tone, and/or content
sometimes interfere with clear, effective communication.
The purpose of the writing is not fully achieved. All
requirements of the assignment may not be fulfilled.
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The writer has made
good decisions about focus, organization, style/tone,
and content to communicate clearly and effectively.
Writing follows all requirements for the assignment.
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In addition to meeting
the requirements, the writer's decisions about focus,
organization, and content exceeded given guidelines.
Writing could be used as a model of how to fulfill the
assignment.
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Were Questions sufficiently
answered.
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Content details and
information are typically unclear or not related to
the topic.
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Supporting details
and information are relevant and accurate, but one or
more key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported
and/or incorrect.
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Relevant and accurate
details support the main idea and give the reader important
information and support all key issues.
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Relevant, telling,
quality and accurate details clearly support the main
idea and give the reader important information that
goes beyond the obvious or predictable.
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