600 words ), times new roman W r i t i n g

Criteria

Ratings

Point Total: 100

Ideas

30 pts: The paper demonstrates outstanding idea development.

24 pts: The paper demonstrates above average idea development.

22 pts: The writer sufficiently defines the topic, even though development is still basic or general.

18 pts: The paper has an idea that needs to be developed.

0 pts: There is no coherent idea.

30 pts

Content

30 pts: The paper demonstrates outstanding evidence of supporting the main point.

24 pts: The paper demonstrates above average evidence of supporting the main point.

22 pts: The paper demonstrates sufficient support of the main point.

18 pts: The paper requires more supporting evidence of the main point.

0 pts: There is little content supporting the main idea.

30 pts

Organization

30 pts: The organization is outstanding and showcases the central theme. The presentation of information is compelling.

26 pts: The organizational structure is above average.

20 pts: The organizational structure is strong enough to move the reader through the text without too much confusion.

16 pts: The writing needs a clearer sense of direction. The internal structure is weak.

0 pts: The organization is poor.

30 pts

Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions

10 pts: The writer demonstrates an outstanding word choice selection, flow and cadence, with well-built sentences and strong grasp of standard writing conventions.

6 pts: The writer demonstrates above average word choice selection, flow and cadence, with well-built sentences and strong grasp of standard writing conventions.

4 pts: The writer demonstrates sufficient selection of words. The text tends to be more mechanical and contains some errors of standard writing conventions.

2 pts: The writer demonstrates a limited vocabulary and lack of fluidity. Errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, usage and grammar repeatedly distract the reader and make the text difficult to read.

0 pts: No marks.

10 pts