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ORGANIZATION
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Unstructured text. No thesis statement. Paragraphs lack topic sentences and/ or relevant supporting details.
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Three distinct parts
(introduction, body, conclusion). Thesis statement and
paragraphs related to it.
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Structured text. Distinct paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting details related to topic sentence.
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Clearly structured text. Neatly organized paragraphs with suitable topic sentences and relevant supporting details related to topic sentence.
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UNITY AND COHERENCE
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Paragraphs are not connected to the thesis statement and/ or there is no thesis statement. Incorrect use or no use at all of connectors and linking words.
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There is a thesis statement but paragraphs sometimes include content not related to it. Uses few connectors and linking words.
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Most of the content in the paragraphs is related
and supports the thesis statement. Uses some suitable
connectors and linking words.
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The content in every paragraph is related and supports the thesis statement. Ample use of suitable connectors and linking words
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ACCURACY
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Mostly complete sentences. Some fragments or run-ons.
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Complete sentences. Few run-on sentences.
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Complete sentences; no run-ons or fragments. Some variety in length and type.
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No sentence errors. Variety and type and length. Sentence types relate to style of writing
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VOCABULARY
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Related words or ideas mentioned. Limited basic vocabulary. Frequent repetition.
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Attempts to use key words and to avoid repetition. Goes beyond basic vocabulary.
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Uses key words, suitable for topic and audience.
Use of synonyms with very few repetitions. Varied vocabulary.
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Uses key words, suitable for topic and audience.
Ample use of synonyms with no repetition. Varied, colorful
vocabulary.
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PUNCTUATION
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Several punctuation errors.
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Few punctuation errors.
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Minor errors in punctuation; variety used.
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Correct punctuation throughout; variety used.
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