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Focus and Detail
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The topic and main
ideas are not clear.
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There is one topic.
Main ideas are somewhat clear.
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There is one clear,
well focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not
well supported by detailed information.
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There is one clear,
well focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well
supported by detailed and accurate information.
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Organization
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There is no clear introduction,
structure, or conclusion.
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The introduction states
the main topic. A conclusion is included.
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The introduction states
the main topic and provides an overview of the paper.
A conclusion is included.
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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.
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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.
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The author uses words
that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety.
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The author uses vivid
words and phrases. The choice and placement of words
is inaccurate at times and/or seems overdone.
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The author uses vivid
words and phrases. The choice and placement of words
seems accurate, natural, and not forced.
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Sentence Structure,
Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling
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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.
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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.
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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.
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All sentences are well
constructed and have varied structure and length. The
author makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or
spelling.
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